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~ Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that Clare Kelly will be taking over as her next Chief of Staff, starting on November 17, 2025. Kelly, who currently serves as the Director of Intergovernmental Relations for Mayor Wu, will be replacing current Chief of Staff Tiffany Chu.
Chu has been serving in this role since February 2022 and will be working closely with Kelly over the next month to ensure a smooth transition. Mayor Wu expressed her gratitude for Chu's leadership and hard work during her term, stating that she has helped to build a culture of collaboration and entrepreneurship within city government.
In her new role, Kelly will work alongside Mayor Wu and lead the Mayor's Cabinet in coordinating and delivering results. She will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and long-term initiatives of the Mayor's Office, as well as building collaboration between City departments, community members, local organizations outside City Hall, and other levels of government.
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Kelly expressed her excitement about stepping into the role of Chief of Staff and continuing to support Mayor Wu's vision of making Boston a home for everyone. She also thanked Chu for her mentorship and contributions to the administration over the past four years.
With twenty years of leadership and advocacy experience in Massachusetts, Kelly brings a strong track record to her new position. She previously worked for Governor Deval Patrick from 2005 until 2011 before becoming the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. Before joining Mayor Wu's administration in January 2022, Kelly served as Executive Director of the Environmental League of MA Action Fund.
Outgoing Chief Tiffany Chu also shared her thoughts on her time as Chief of Staff, calling it "the most rewarding challenge" of her life. She expressed pride in all that they have accomplished together during this first term and is confident that Kelly's leadership and experience will continue driving progress for Boston.
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During Chu's tenure as Chief of Staff, she focused on translating Mayor Wu's vision into action and mobilizing teams across city government to deliver tangible results for residents. She also helped build a strong leadership team, including hiring 15 Cabinet Chiefs, and operationalized the Mayor's priorities in areas such as climate, planning, transportation, arts and culture, and community safety.
Chu is most proud of bringing an entrepreneurial mindset and design expertise to City Hall, championing new ways to cut red tape and solve long-standing issues. She also introduced best practices for people management and collaboration within City Hall, including creating the City's first People Operations Cabinet.
Before serving as Mayor Wu's first Chief of Staff, Chu was the former CEO & Co-founder of Remix, a software platform for transportation planning used by over 500 cities worldwide. After transitioning this role to Kelly in November, Chu plans to take a sabbatical and spend more time with her family.
As Boston looks towards the future under Mayor Wu's leadership, Kelly will play a crucial role in driving progress and making the city a home for all its residents. With her experience and dedication to public service, she is well-equipped to lead the Mayor's Office and continue building collaboration between all levels of government.
Chu has been serving in this role since February 2022 and will be working closely with Kelly over the next month to ensure a smooth transition. Mayor Wu expressed her gratitude for Chu's leadership and hard work during her term, stating that she has helped to build a culture of collaboration and entrepreneurship within city government.
In her new role, Kelly will work alongside Mayor Wu and lead the Mayor's Cabinet in coordinating and delivering results. She will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and long-term initiatives of the Mayor's Office, as well as building collaboration between City departments, community members, local organizations outside City Hall, and other levels of government.
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Kelly expressed her excitement about stepping into the role of Chief of Staff and continuing to support Mayor Wu's vision of making Boston a home for everyone. She also thanked Chu for her mentorship and contributions to the administration over the past four years.
With twenty years of leadership and advocacy experience in Massachusetts, Kelly brings a strong track record to her new position. She previously worked for Governor Deval Patrick from 2005 until 2011 before becoming the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. Before joining Mayor Wu's administration in January 2022, Kelly served as Executive Director of the Environmental League of MA Action Fund.
Outgoing Chief Tiffany Chu also shared her thoughts on her time as Chief of Staff, calling it "the most rewarding challenge" of her life. She expressed pride in all that they have accomplished together during this first term and is confident that Kelly's leadership and experience will continue driving progress for Boston.
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During Chu's tenure as Chief of Staff, she focused on translating Mayor Wu's vision into action and mobilizing teams across city government to deliver tangible results for residents. She also helped build a strong leadership team, including hiring 15 Cabinet Chiefs, and operationalized the Mayor's priorities in areas such as climate, planning, transportation, arts and culture, and community safety.
Chu is most proud of bringing an entrepreneurial mindset and design expertise to City Hall, championing new ways to cut red tape and solve long-standing issues. She also introduced best practices for people management and collaboration within City Hall, including creating the City's first People Operations Cabinet.
Before serving as Mayor Wu's first Chief of Staff, Chu was the former CEO & Co-founder of Remix, a software platform for transportation planning used by over 500 cities worldwide. After transitioning this role to Kelly in November, Chu plans to take a sabbatical and spend more time with her family.
As Boston looks towards the future under Mayor Wu's leadership, Kelly will play a crucial role in driving progress and making the city a home for all its residents. With her experience and dedication to public service, she is well-equipped to lead the Mayor's Office and continue building collaboration between all levels of government.
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