The General Services Administration (GSA) announced that Crystal Brumfield will step down as deputy secretary for government-wide policy, effective May 4, after taking the position on the first day of the Biden administration in 2021.
The agency stated the following in a report on April 22nd. announcement Mehul Parekh, principal deputy administrator in the Office of Global Policy, will become acting deputy administrator.
GSA Secretary Robin Carnahan strongly praised Mr. Brumfield's work in the Office of Whole-of-Government Policy. His responsibilities include providing policy, guidance, and best practices in federal property, technology, mission support operations, and sustainable solutions.
“Under Crystal's capable and inclusive leadership, GSA's Office of Government-wide Policy will reduce barriers for small businesses, leverage government purchasing power to advance clean manufacturing and innovation, and increase access to federal services. “We've made great strides in creating more accessible and equitable pathways,” Carnahan said. “We deeply appreciate her contributions to GSA and the American people and wish her the best in her future endeavors.”
Mr. Brumfield's accomplishments during his tenure include work to advance sustainability, equity, and community involvement in decisions about the location of federal facilities, modernizing the operations of federal advisory boards, and expanding opportunities for small businesses. , including the launch of GSA's Federal Advisory Committee on Acquisition Policy and its acquisition talent force. development program.
Also on April 21, GSA announced the appointment of Christine Simpson as Senior Advisor to the Deputy Administrator. She is the former Chief Operating Officer of her Analytics Media Group.
The agency also announced that Qusai Merchant, GSA's deputy assistant secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, has been appointed to the new role of senior advisor to the Federal Services Administration.
Finally, GSA announced that Jetta Wong, who has served as senior advisor to the executive director for climate change, will move to a new role as deputy chief of staff for policy.
