UMSSW Alumnus Named Acting Secretary of Md. Department of Budget and Management
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has appointed Yaakov “Jake” Weissmann, MSW ’07, as acting secretary of the Maryland Department of Budget and Management. Weissmann will assume the role Oct. 22, bringing with him more than a decade of experience in state and local government, higher education, and community engagement.
A University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) alumnus, Weissmann most recently served as vice president for government relations and community affairs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where he led efforts to strengthen partnerships with policymakers and secure operating and capital funding for the institution.