Providence Mayor-Elect Morales Names First Two Staff Members

Providence Mayor-elect David Morales named Jennifer Wood as his chief of staff and promoted deputy finance director Krystle Lindberg to chief financial officer, making them the first staff hires announced for his incoming administration. Wood, who leads the Rhode Island Center for Justice, brings decades of government and public-interest law experience, including senior roles in state government. Lindberg has worked in Providence’s finance department since 2015 and will succeed retiring CFO Lawrence Mancini, offering continuity as Morales prepares his first city budget. Morales has also asked Police Chief Oscar Perez to stay, though Perez has not yet agreed.