“Deputy Mayor Parthemos will be working closely with businesses and neighborhoods to make Baltimore’s economy and communities stronger,” Mayor Rawlings-Blake said.

Ms. Parthemos has served as Assistant Deputy Mayor for Economic and Neighborhood Development since February. She has advised the Mayor on all matters related to development projects, proposed zoning changes, special financing proposals, arts, marketing and tourism, and planning and real estate development outcomes. Previously, in the office of then City Council President Rawlings-Blake, Ms. Parthemos was Deputy Chief of Staff, overseeing Community Outreach, Constituent Services, Business and Economic Development, and the Board of Estimates.

Ms. Parthemos is a Baltimore native, and has worked in public service for many years. She served as a foster care caseworker with Baltimore City Department of Social Services, and as a Public Defender in Baltimore City for five years. She holds a B.A. from UMBC and a J.D. (Juris Doctor) from the University of Maryland School of Law.

Deputy Mayor Parthemos’ office will oversee several City agencies related to neighborhoods and economic development including: Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC), Housing and Community Development, Department of Planning, Recreation and Parks, Transportation, and Baltimore Office of Promotions and the Arts.