Sabrina Joy-Hogg was sworn in as Richmond’s interim chief administrative officer during a ceremony in the basement of the Main Branch of the Richmond Public Library last month.

Joy-Hogg will serve as interim CAO while the city continues a national search for a permanent candidate. The process, led by the Robert Bobb Group in collaboration with PoliHire, is expected to conclude in the first half of 2025.

Under Richmond’s government structure, the CAO reports to the mayor and oversees the city’s day- to-day operations.

“Effectively serving the citizens of Richmond requires deep collaboration across City Hall,” Mayor Danny Avula said. “I appreciate City Council for confirming Sabrina Joy-Hogg as interim CAO. Sabrina has extensive experience in local government leadership, especially in administration, budget and finance — areas she’s already had such a positive impact on here in Richmond.”

Before her appointment, Joy-Hogg served as senior deputy chief administrative officer for administration and finance. Her previous roles include positions with the U.S. Department of Treasury, deputy city manager for Charlotte, N.C., and chief deputy city manager in Norfolk.