Saray Garnett-Hochuli is a distinguished public servant with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. She currently serves as the Deputy City Operations Officer for Internal Services at the City of Minneapolis, overseeing departments such as Human Resources, Information Technology, Budget & Finance, Assessor, and Property Management.
Prior to this role, Garnett-Hochuli was the Director of Regulatory Services for Minneapolis, where she led the city's regulatory arm responsible for enforcing ordinances and codes, including housing and health regulations. In the private sector, Garnett-Hochuli held leadership positions in the Real Estate Valuations Industry, where she gained valuable experience in operations and executive leadership and management.
Garnett-Hochuli's diverse background uniquely positions her to provide insights into the intersection of public policy, regulatory frameworks, change management and community engagement. There is an art to connecting organizations, programs, and people together in a way that is sustainable and beneficial for all communities as the demands and needs of our populations grow and change.