Nazarian Named Mayor's Permanent Chief Of Staff

MEDFORD, MA — Nina Nazarian has been named the permanent chief of staff for Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn. Nazarian had been serving on an interim basis since Sept. 13, when she took over for departing Chief of Staff David Rodrigues.

The city posted the job opening for chief of staff on Dec. 2, according to a statement from the mayor's office. Nazarian was officially given the role Dec. 27.

"Nina has proven herself to be an exceptional member of our team, helping guide key policy directives, helping to modernize our workforce and ensuring City operations remain smooth and functional during this latest surge," Lungo-Koehn said. "She has been a reliable ally, offers thoughtful advice based on her years of government experience, and she will continue to serve the people of Medford with professionalism and humility."

Nazarian joined the mayor's Office of Procurement in September 2020, acting as special project manager for complex projects and procurement. Prior to joining Lungo-Koehn's administration, Nazarian served as town administrator in Littleton and Princeton.

She has been instrumental in managing and securing grants and projects in Medford, including the renovation and restoration of the fire department facilities and the development of new procurement policies for city staff, the mayor's office said.

"I am honored and humbled that the mayor has entrusted me to lead her staff and help craft and implement her policy goals for her second term," Nazarian said. "I have seen first-hand the dedication and commitment the Mayor has for this community, and I can’t wait to continue on the work we have been doing to make her vision for Medford a reality."