Leadership changes in the Office of Retirement and Disability Policy

On January 20, Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul announced the departure of Mark Warshawsky as Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Retirement and Disability Policy (ORDP). He thanked Mark for his many contributions, creativity and commitment to the agency and public.

Commissioner Saul also announced Kilolo Kijakazi as the new Deputy Commissioner of ORDP. Kilolo, who holds a doctorate in Public Policy from George Washington University, comes to SSA with a wealth of policy experience and specialized knowledge in economic security, social insurance policy and retirement policy.

Most recently, Kilolo served as a Fellow at the Urban Institute, where she developed collaborative partnerships to expand and strengthen the Institute’s rigorous research agenda, effectively communicate findings to diverse audiences and recruit and retain a diverse research staff at all levels. She also conducted research in economic security, structural racism and the racial wealth gap.

Previously, Kilolo was a program officer at the Ford Foundation, focusing on building economic security and incorporating the expertise of people of color into all aspects of the work. She also held positions as a senior policy analyst for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a program analyst for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service and a policy analyst for the National Urban League.