Shunda T. Giles, the new director of the Richmond Department of Social Services, exchanges a fist bump Monday with her predecessor, David M. Hicks. Mr. Hicks becomes a Richmond General District Court judge on July 1.
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Giles hopes to boost services to troubled teens
Shunda T. Giles has been preparing for her transition from lawyer for the Richmond Department of Social Services to its top manager. On Monday, the 41-year-old attorney took over the leadership role of the department of more than 400 staffers and a $74.5 million annual budget, all aimed at strengthening families and providing services to meet essential human needs.
