Tanikia Jackson has been appointed as the City of Richmond’s new Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Finance and Administration, city officials announced recently. Her first day on the job is scheduled for Aug. 11.

Jackson brings more than 20 years of experience in government finance, operations and strategic planning within municipal public sectors across the Southeast.

She most recently served as Deputy Chief of Staff for the City of Atlanta, where she oversaw budget, procurement, and infrastructure operations. Her previous roles include Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Chattanooga, Tennessee, and leadership positions in Georgia’s DeKalb County and Augusta-Richmond County.

“I am honored to join the City of Richmond and contribute to a community that’s full of momentum and meaningful work,” Jackson said. “I look forward to working alongside the city’s leadership to strengthen our finance and administration functions, the backbone that supports the programs and services making a real difference in people’s lives.”

Jackson will provide strategic oversight for internal and external administrative operations. Her portfolio will include Budget and Strategic Planning, Citizen Service and Response, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, General Services and Procurement.

“Ms. Jackson has a proven track record of best-in-class municipal finance and administrative leadership,” said Odie Donald, chief administrative officer.

Mayor Danny Avula said Jackson’s leadership will be key to strengthening the foundation of a thriving Richmond. “She brings the experience, vision and desire to take on this role and keep us moving forward,” Avula said.

During her time in Atlanta, the city achieved its highest-ever credit rating, a Triple-A bond rating from Fitch. Jackson also managed a $34 million executive office budget, oversaw Atlanta’s first nightlife study and supported the creation of a new Nightlife Office.

Jackson began her public service in the U.S. Air Force, serving six years on active duty with global deployments and a special assignment in Washington, D.C. She holds a master’s degree in public administration from Keller Graduate School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from DeVry University.