Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services

Lolita J. Griffin is Chief of Executive Operations for the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS). In this role, Griffin works alongside the Commissioner as well as closely with the Deputy Commissioner of Executive Operations to further span program administration and system initiatives that integrate high-level analysis, workforce planning, and cross-sector coordination. This includes leading a cross-system policy review, the rebranding of DBHIDS, and shaping workforce initiatives such as the Centralized Services Request revamp.

Griffin also will manage administrative and operations support services to strengthen infrastructure, streamline operations, and elevate workforce strategy.

Griffin joined DBHIDS’ Office of Addiction Services in 2014 as a public health program analyst and a health program analysis supervisor, performing a wide variety of analytical assignments related to managing and administering specialized programs and operations for the Single County Authority administrator. Griffin also performed instrumental roles in the wellness and quality of work life initiatives for the Department.

Prior to joining DBHIDS, Griffin had more than 20 years’ experience in social services and program analysis with the Department of Human Services. A native of Philadelphia and graduate of Philadelphia High School for Girls, Villanova University, and Chestnut Hill College, Griffin is currently attending West Chester University. She also is active in community service as a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.