Dana Politis, Deputy Commissioner for Workforce Development
Dana serves as the Deputy Commissioner for Workforce Development. In her role, she oversees close to 100 career centers and leads initiatives to support New York’s workforce. Her goal is to ensure all New Yorkers are empowered with the right experience, training, and skills for the jobs of the future.
Career Background: Prior to her role as Deputy Commissioner, Dana served as the Associate Commissioner for Workforce Development from October 2022 to March 2025. Before her time at the Department of Labor, she was the founding Director of Community Workforce Programs at Montefiore Medical Center, leading workforce development strategy and implementation.
Education: Dana has a bachelor’s degree from Barnard College and a master’s degree in Public Health from the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University.