LaTara Harris: New Chief of Staff
County Executive Braveboy’s New COS Hired
Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy has appointed LaTara Harris as her new Chief of Staff, bringing to her administration a seasoned leader with a proven track record in corporate affairs, nonprofit leadership, and legislative strategy.
A proud resident of Prince George’s County, Harris most recently served as CEO of Crittenton Services of Greater Washington, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing the lives of young women. Prior to that, she held the position of Director of External and Legislative Affairs at AT&T for more than a decade, where she spearheaded government relations and policy efforts across Maryland.
In her new role, Harris will serve as a principal advisor to County Executive Braveboy, overseeing strategic initiatives and managing intergovernmental operations to ensure the administration’s goals are implemented effectively.
“I’m excited to have LaTara Harris on my team. It’s a huge win for us,” said County Executive Braveboy. “I’m familiar with the incredible success she’s had at both Crittenton Services and AT&T and am confident she’ll be a tremendous asset to the county. LaTara is a change agent who is skilled at building productive organizations—an essential asset as we move Prince George’s County forward.”
Harris expressed enthusiasm about stepping into public service at this pivotal time. “I can’t think of a more exciting moment to take on this role,” she said. “Chief of Staff to County Executive Aisha Braveboy is an opportunity to help shape meaningful change in Prince George’s County. My background in leading teams and building organizational capacity is well-suited to the work ahead.”
Her contributions have earned her numerous honors, including the Maryland Top 100 Women Award, Women of Color in STEM recognition, and accolades from the National Congress of Black Women and Points of Light Foundation.
Harris holds a bachelor’s degree from Bowie State University and an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
