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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.
Michael Castagnola
Chief of Staff, Baltimore City Council President
Aaron DeGraffenreidt
General Counsel
Baltimore City Council President
Shamoyia Gardiner
Deputy Chief of Staff, Baltimore City Council President
Latasha Gresham James
Director of Community Engagement, Baltimore City Council President
Lucinda Lessley
Director of Oversight, Baltimore City Council President
Dyan Sellers
Director of Member Services
Baltimore City Council President
Emily Sullivan
Director of Communications, Baltimore City Council President