Jeff Thamkittikasem

Jeff Thamkittikasem is the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Operations, an office dedicated to enhancing government efficiency and effectiveness. Previously, Thamkittikasem served for four years as Chief of Staff at the New York City Department of Correction (DOC). During his time at DOC, Thamkittikasem led many progressive reforms, including dramatically reducing the use of punitive segregation and increasing incarcerated individuals’ access to educational and job-preparation programming in New York City jails. Prior to joining the Administration and returning to public service, Thamkittikasem co-founded and served as Managing Partner and Vice President of Sentinel Strategy and Policy Consulting, where he provided strategic and operational guidance to a wide-ranging array of clients and developed a strong cohort of data analysis experts. The firm served public and private-sector clients in the U.S. and abroad. Previously, Thamkittikasem has served as senior advisor and Chief of Staff for the US Customs and Border Protection, where he directed various emergency response events. His public service began in New York City, where he worked for the NYC City Council. Thamkittikasem holds a Master’s of Public Administration degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, a Master’s degree in Sociology from Stanford University, and Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and International Relations from Stanford University.