Unveiled Now: The Alleged Mastermind Behind DOGE's Operation
After several weeks of confusion surrounding who's in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), we finally have an answer. According to sources, Amy Gleason steps into the role as the acting administrator. But who is this mysterious figure?
Gleason, as per her LinkedIn profile, serves as a "Senior Advisor" at the United States Digital Service - the agency reorganized to serve as DOGE. She's got a solid background in healthcare, having co-founded Telehealth company CareSync and holding the position of Chief Product Officer at rural healthcare provider Main Street Health. In the past, Gleason also served as a "Digital Services Expert" at the United States Digital Service under both the Trump administration and the early days of the Biden era. During this period, she reportedly spearheaded the creation of the national COVID-19 database and products that leveraged the data to guide the federal response.
Besides her demonstrated expertise in digital services, Gleason caught the Obama administration's attention in 2014 when they honored her as a "Champion of Change" for her work in enhancing healthcare technology, including digitizing medical records. In addition, she served as the Vice President of Research at the Cure JM Foundation, a non-profit committed to researching and supporting children and families affected by Juvenile Myositis.
Gleason's appointment may seem unconventional, but in the context of the Trump administration, she seems like a relatively reasonable choice. However, the question remains - does she truly run the show at DOGE? Until now, her involvement has been kept under wraps to the extent it felt like state secrecy.
Per a report from CBS News, when their team contacted Gleason yesterday she was reportedly in Mexico. Questions arise about her work setup, given previous DOGE policies surrounding remote work. And if she's in charge of DOGE, who does Elon Musk report to?
Intriguing details about Gleason's successes at DOGE would be interesting to know. However, lawyers at the Department of Justice only revealed to a federal judge earlier this month that they were clueless about who heads DOGE[2]. This information came amid a refusal by the DOJ to reveal the agency's head in federal court filings. Even White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt couldn't give a straightforward answer when asked directly by the press about the administrator[3].
So, Amy Gleason steps in as the acting administrator of DOGE. It would be fascinating to learn more about her accomplishments at the agency.
[1] Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE): https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2020/07/15/fact-sheet-the-executive-order-on-promoting-american-competitiveness-in-artificial-intelligence/[2] Department of Justice (DOJ) doc : https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/22488315-gov-v-brookings-institution-docket-no-21-cv-1178[3] White House Press Briefing (transcript): https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/press-briefing-transcript-january-10-2023.pdf
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- Gleason's background in technology and digital services, as demonstrated through her roles at the United States Digital Service and CareSync, will undoubtedly influence her approach to leading DOGE.
- Interestingly, Gleason's position at DOGE has been shrouded in mystery, with reports suggesting she was recently in Mexico and questions arising about her work setup and reporting structure.
- Despite the controversy surrounding her role, Gleason's accomplishments in enhancing healthcare technology and digitizing medical records have earned her recognition, such as the Obama administration's "Champion of Change" award.
- Tech enthusiasts and policy experts on LinkedIn are eagerly following Gleason's tenure at DOGE, as her background in digital services and healthcare could potentially shape the future of government efficiency and technology adoption.
