Dear fellow King County employee, 

I'm pleased to announce that today I have appointed Tanya Hannah as Director of the King County Department of Information Technology, to lead and build on our nationally-recognized work to innovate and improve the way we collaborate, deliver products and services, and connect with residents through technology. Her appointment is subject to Council approval. 

Tanya was selected after an extensive nationwide search which attracted more than 300 candidates. Last year King County was recognized as the 2017 Best IT County in the Nation by the 2017 National Association of Counties for its vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration. Under Tanya’s leadership, KCIT and its talented, hard-working employees will build on its achievements and continue to deliver innovative, forward-thinking technology solutions that empower employees do their best work, help customers quickly and simply access our information and services, and build stronger communities.   

Tanya joined KCIT as Deputy Director in July 2016 and has acted as Interim Director of KCIT since October last year. Her combination of experience, commitment to employee development and innovation, and passion for the role of technology in creating opportunities and overcoming barriers, made her the top choice to lead KCIT. 

Before joining King County, Tanya held several senior roles at Amazon and Computer Sciences Corporation. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland. 

Tanya’s official start date is April 9, 2018. Please join me in congratulating her on this new appointment.