About Our Leadership

The City Council President’s leadership team oversees the core work of the President’s Office, including operations, legislative strategy, communications, community engagement, and Council oversight. Working across staff, committees, agencies, and residents, the team helps the Office manage its day-to-day responsibilities while advancing the Council President’s legislative priorities and strengthening accountability in City government.
 

Leadership

Michael Castangola

Michael Castagnola

Chief of Staff, Baltimore City Council President
Shamoyia Gardiner

Shamoyia Gardiner

Deputy Chief of Staff, Baltimore City Council President
Latasha James Gresham

Latasha Gresham James

Director of Community Engagement, Baltimore City Council President
Lucinda Lessley

Lucinda Lessley

Director of Oversight, Baltimore City Council President
Headshot of Emily Sullivan

Emily Sullivan

Director of Communications, Baltimore City Council President