Jie Wu is the Interim Executive Director of the Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO).
Jie has more than 15 years of experience in research and nonprofit management. Prior to joining DEEO, she oversaw data initiatives and a portfolio of research projects at Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and has published a series of reports on survey findings, economic mobility, community resilience and urban inequality issues. Jie earned all but her dissertation towards a doctorate in economics and her M.A. in economics from Rice University.
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Leroy Morales is the Director Human Resources
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Amber R. Rangel, MBA is the Director of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement,. She leads communications, brand strategy, stakeholder engagement, and public information efforts. She advises executive leadership and oversees multi‑platform content to ensure clear, aligned, and accessible communication across the department.
Amber brings extensive experience in public‑sector communications and has led major branding, digital modernization, and outreach initiatives that strengthen transparency and support equitable economic opportunities countywide. She holds an Masters in Business Administration in Leadership, and holds a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential, for professionals committed to mission‑driven, community‑centered work within nonprofit or governmental agencies.
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Adrian Jackson-Bolden is the Assistant Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships. She oversees outreach, engagement, capacity-building programs, and court-approved policy initiatives designed to advance economic opportunity, transparency, and inclusive participation in County programs and contracting opportunities.
With more than fifteen years of public sector experience, Adrian has served in leadership and operational roles with Harris County, Houston Community College, Fort Bend ISD, and the Texas Department of Insurance. Her expertise spans public procurement, contract compliance, stakeholder engagement, and program management. Over the past several years, she has specialized in public procurement and supplier diversity, helping ensure compliance with contracting requirements, advancing equitable procurement practices, and supporting initiatives that increase access to government contracting opportunities.Adrian is experienced in fostering collaboration among government agencies, businesses, and community partners to advance organizational priorities and economic development goals.
Adrian holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business from the University of Houston–Downtown. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her two daughters.
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Bryonne (Bree) Cummings is the Assistant Director, Policy & Special Projects. Her responsibilities focus on driving equity and inclusive economic growth in communities that experience disparities and disinvestment in Harris County through policy. She is a skilled operations professional and is experienced in analyzing existing business processes and implementing improvements to simplify the experience and drive efficiencies.
Bree has served in entities championing employment work programs and has extensive experience in the Kansas City government, where she worked in both juvenile and adult diversion programs. As an Auditor for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County, she found her calling as an efficiency champion, ensuring compliance with guidelines and optimizing processes for organizational value. She began her tenure in Harris County managing a historic misdemeanor bail reform project in 2020.
Bree has a Master's in Organizational Development Psychology, a Graduate Project Management Certificate, and a Bachelor's in Psychology.