Linda Gibbs
Linda I. Gibbs was appointed deputy mayor for Health and Human Services by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg in January, 2006. In this position, she oversees several departments including the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Department of Correction, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Homeless Services, the Administration for Children's Services, and the Department for the Aging. Ms. Gibbs also oversees the New York City Center for Economic Opportunity, which was established by Mayor Bloomberg in December 2006 to find new and innovative ways to reduce the number of people living in poverty. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Gibbs served as commissioner of the New York City Department of Homeless Services. During her tenure, the agency embarked on aggressive strategies to shift the City's response to those with housing crises from shelter to prevention, rental assistance, and housing. She also served as the chief administrator of the Mayor’s ambitious strategy to end chronic homelessness. During the Giuliani Administration, Ms. Gibbs served as the deputy commissioner for management and planning for the New York City Administration for Children’s Services. She has also served in the New York City Council as special advisor to the Director of the Finance Division and at the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget as deputy director for Social Services. Ms. Gibbs is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo School of Law.
