San Diego County names new department leaders, more hires ahead

County names new top officials overseeing elections, technology, behavioral health

In 2025, the massive bureaucracy of San Diego County has seen a number of leadership shakeups, from its elections and personnel offices to its mental health and legal teams. But new leaders are coming to some major offices, and more are expected in the weeks and months ahead. The county said on Monday that it’s tapped a trio of longtime officials to lead three parts of the bureaucracy — its Behavioral Health Services department, the County Techn…

San Diego County names new department leaders, more hires ahead

(L to R) Nadia Privara Brahms, Eric Shiotsugu and Shawn Brom. (Photo courtesy of County News Center) San Diego County announced Monday that several departments will have new heads in the new year, while others are hiring for leadership positions. County Behavioral Health Services, the County Technology Office and the Registrar of Voters all have a new leader or will have one on Jan. 9. Nadia Privara Brahms will become the Behavioral Health Servi…