History of Jessica Tisch in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 9, 2026

Jessica Tisch is an American public administrator who has served in various leadership roles in New York City government. Most recently, she became the 48th New York City Police Commissioner in November 2024. Before this appointment, she held the position of Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation (2022-2024). She also served as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (2019-2022) and as Deputy Commissioner for Information Technology at the New York City Police Department (2014-2019).

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1981: Birth

In 1981, Jessica Sarah Tisch was born.

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2003: Graduation from Harvard University

In 2003, Jessica Tisch received a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University.

2006: Married Daniel Zachary Levine

In 2006, Jessica Tisch married Daniel Zachary Levine in a ceremony at Central Synagogue in Manhattan.

2008: Received Joint Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor degrees from Harvard

In 2008, Jessica Tisch received joint Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor degrees from Harvard.

February 2014: Appointed Deputy Commissioner for Information Technology

In February 2014, Jessica Tisch was appointed Deputy Commissioner for Information Technology at the New York City Police Department.

2014: Deputy Commissioner for Information Technology at the New York City Police Department

In 2014, Jessica Tisch served as Deputy Commissioner for Information Technology at the New York City Police Department.

November 2019: Appointed Commissioner for New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunication

In November 2019, Jessica Tisch was appointed by mayor Bill de Blasio as the Commissioner for New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunication.

2019: Commissioner of the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications

In 2019, Jessica Tisch became the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

April 18, 2022: Appointed Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation

On April 18, 2022, Jessica Tisch was appointed by mayor Eric Adams as the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation.

2022: Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation

In 2022, Jessica Tisch served as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation.

November 2024: Appointed New York City Police Commissioner

In November 2024, Jessica Tisch was appointed as the 48th New York City Police Commissioner.

November 20, 2024: Named Commissioner of the New York Police Department

On November 20, 2024, Jessica Tisch was named the Commissioner of the New York Police Department.

November 25, 2024: Sworn in as NYPD Commissioner

On November 25, 2024, Jessica Tisch was sworn in as NYPD Commissioner, despite never having served as a police officer.

2024: Forbes estimated the family’s net worth

In 2024, Forbes estimated the Tisch family’s net worth at approximately US$10.1 billion.

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