Dennis Walcott

Dennis M. Walcott is Deputy Mayor for Education and Community Development. He oversees and coordinates the operations of the Department of Education, the New York City Housing Authority, the Department of Youth and Community Development, the Mayor's Office of Adult Education, as well as reviews the activities of the New York City School Construction Authority, City University of New York, and the City University Construction Fund. Deputy Mayor Walcott is also responsible for collaborating with community-based organizations citywide and coordinating policies concerning youth programs and adult education. Previously, he was President and CEO of the New York Urban League. He served on the board of the former Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation. A graduate of New York City public schools and a lifelong Southeast Queens resident, Mr. Walcott graduated from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut with a Bachelor's degree and a Master of Education in 1973 and 1974, respectively, and in 1980, received his Master of Social Work from Fordham University. He has served on numerous boards including Carver Bank Corporation, Primary Care Development Corporation, the former New York City Board of Education, an adjunct professor of social work at York College, and as a talk show radio host. Mr. Walcott and Denise, his wife, have four children: Dejeanne, Dana, Shatisha and Timmy; and two grandsons, Justin and Gavin.