Amy Gleason Appointed Acting Administrator of DOGE Under Trump Administration

2025-03-03

Amy Gleason, a Nashville-based health technology executive, has been named the acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a newly established agency under President Donald Trump’s administration. The White House confirmed her appointment on Tuesday, ending speculation about who was leading the department. Gleason, who has a background in healthcare technology and government service, previously worked with the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) from 2018 to 2021, where she contributed to the federal COVID-19 response. She returned to the agency in January 2025 as a senior advisor after Trump’s inauguration, when the USDS was rebranded as the U.S. DOGE Service.

Gleason’s career spans both the public and private sectors. She served as vice president for research at the Cure JM Foundation, focusing on juvenile myositis, a rare autoimmune disease that affects her daughter. She also co-founded CareSync, a telehealth company, and worked as chief product officer at Nashville-based health startups Russell Street Ventures and Main Street Health, which focus on improving rural healthcare. Gleason has been recognized for her contributions to healthcare technology, including being named a “Champion of Change” by the Obama administration in 2015.

The DOGE, created through an executive order by Trump, aims to streamline government operations, cut wasteful spending, and restructure federal agencies. Despite widespread reports that billionaire Elon Musk is leading the department’s cost-cutting efforts, the White House clarified that Musk is a senior advisor to the president and not an official DOGE employee. Gleason’s appointment comes amid controversy, as more than 20 former USDS staffers resigned in protest, criticizing Musk’s influence and the potential dismantling of critical public services.

Gleason’s leadership role in DOGE marks a significant step in the agency’s efforts to implement government efficiency measures, though questions remain about the department’s structure and long-term impact.

Who is Acting DOGE Administrator Amy Gleason?

Long a mystery who was technically in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, the White House identified low-profile executive Amy Gleason.

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