Mayor Nichols has finalized his team roster with the addition of two new key players to his administration. The City of Tulsa announced the appointments of Dr. Jabraan Pasha as Senior Advisor of Community Health and Brentom Todd as Deputy Chief of Staff. Along with these appointments, Dana Walton, previously part of Nichols' team, has been promoted to Chief of Staff. The administration, which is allowed a total of 16 mayoral appointments, will harness the expertise of these individuals along with the dedication of City employees to drive the Mayor's priorities for Tulsa.
In a statement from the Mayor's office, Nichols expressed his confidence in the new additions, stating on the City of Tulsa website, "These final additions to our team represent some of the very best minds in Tulsa, and I couldn’t be prouder of the important work they are going to be taking on to improve the lives of everyone in our city." He emphasized the strategic importance of Walton, Pasha, and Todd in achieving "equality of opportunity in everything we do." With these final appointments, the administration has filled 11 of the allowable 16 positions.
Dr. Pasha, renowned for his work in public health, is coming into the fold with a focus on children, youth, and families in Tulsa. He commences his tenure starting March 17, and looks forward to leveraging the Mayor’s Office’s capacity for tackling health equity in the city. "Having the ability to address Tulsa’s most challenging health issues from the Mayor’s Office is a fundamental shift in how we address health outcomes in Tulsa," Pasha said on the City of Tulsa. His experience includes leading the Juno Medical in Greenwood and serving in various community health leadership roles.
Brentom Todd, joining the team on April 1, brings to the table over a decade of expertise in community engagement and strategic development. Excited for his new responsibility, Todd stated as per the City of Tulsa website, "I look forward to leading and collaborating on key projects that will move Tulsa forward, and I’m honored to serve the residents of my hometown." His background features strategic work with Atento Capital and involvement in local civic initiatives.
The Mayor's cabinet currently consists of various individuals including Krystal Reyes as Deputy Mayor, Mike Miller as City Administrator, and James Wagner as Deputy City Administrator. Further appointments include Laurel Roberts as Commissioner of Public Safety and Shane Stone as Government Affairs Director, among others.
