Stefanie Mavronis appointed as Baltimore's interim director of public safety

BALTIMORE - Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on Wednesday announced the appointment of Stefanie Mavronis as the Interim Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE). 

Mavronis, currently the chief of staff of MONSE, will take over the role once Shantay Jackson departs from the position. As chief of staff she manages the day-to-day operations of the agency. 

"Stefanie has been at the forefront of MONSE's mission since day one, and will be an incredibly effective interim leader while we actively search for a new Executive Director for MONSE," Scott said in a statement. "We look forward to expeditiously appointing a new Executive Director to build on the foundation laid by this team and forging ahead in the work that is so important to the wellbeing and future of our city."   

Mavronis previously worked for the mayor as his director of communication during his first 90 days in office. 

The mayor's office said she earned her B.A. degrees in Political Science and Media and Communication Studies from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and a Master's in Public Affairs from the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.

"Together, with the MONSE team, we will continue to show up for the residents of Baltimore as we work toward a safer, healthier future for all," Mavronis said in a statement.   

Jackson's last day at the agency will be June 30. 

The mayor has previously said he was sad to see Jackson leave but is proud of the work she's done, specifically when it comes to violence reduction.  

That work includes the launch of the Gun Violence Reduction Strategy pilot in the Western District, which the mayor's office said has led to a 34 percent aggregate reduction in homicides and nonfatal shootings in 2022.