Mamdani Appoints Tech, Disability, and Aging Commissioners

New leaders named for key city offices overseeing technology, accessibility, and senior services

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed three new commissioners to lead the Office of Technology and Innovation, the Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities, and the New York City Department for the Aging. The appointees include Lisa Gelobter as chief technology officer, Nisha Agarwal as disabilities commissioner, and Dr. Lisa Scott-McKenzie as aging commissioner.

Why it matters

These appointments reflect the Mamdani administration's focus on leveraging technology to improve city services, enhancing accessibility for people with disabilities, and supporting the growing senior population in New York. The new commissioners will play key roles in shaping the city's digital infrastructure, accessibility initiatives, and programs for older adults.

The details

Lisa Gelobter will oversee citywide technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data management as the new chief technology officer and OTI commissioner. Nisha Agarwal will coordinate accessibility efforts across city agencies as the commissioner of the Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities. Dr. Lisa Scott-McKenzie, previously the chief operating officer at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, will lead the Department for the Aging.

  • Mayor Mamdani announced the appointments on February 10, 2026.

The players

Zohran Mamdani

The mayor of New York City who made these appointments.

Lisa Gelobter

The new chief technology officer and commissioner of the Office of Technology and Innovation.

Nisha Agarwal

The new commissioner of the Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities.

Dr. Lisa Scott-McKenzie

The new commissioner of the New York City Department for the Aging, previously the chief operating officer at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull.

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What they’re saying

“I'm deeply honored to be appointed by Mayor Mamdani at a moment when technology is reshaping nearly every aspect of civic life.”

— Lisa Gelobter, Chief Technology Officer and OTI Commissioner (Brooklyn Eagle)

The takeaway

These appointments demonstrate the Mamdani administration's commitment to leveraging technology, improving accessibility, and supporting the city's aging population through strategic leadership in key municipal offices.