Neil Weaver
Secretary of the Office of Administration (OA)
Neil Weaver was appointed Secretary of the Office of Administration (OA) by Governor Josh Shapiro to begin on January 17, 2023.
As a member of Governor Josh Shapiro’s senior staff and cabinet, Neil leads the agency responsible for oversight and administration of the enterprise functions of human resources, information technology, equal employment opportunity, continuity of government and records management for nearly 80,000 employees under the Governor’s jurisdiction.
Secretary Weaver also co-chairs the Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund (PEBTF), which provides health benefits to 300,000 active and retired employees and their dependents.
Neil has two decades of experience in non-profit and government management, operations, and communications. He served as Acting Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and, prior to that, as Executive Deputy Secretary for the agency. As the first director of the Office of Performance Through Excellence under Governor Tom Wolf, Neil established and developed the new office focused on sustainable government efficiency and performance management programs and training. He has also served as a director of communications and press secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Neil has worked at two national environmental firms specializing in client management, government, communications and community relations, and worked as a national fundraising manager for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. His background also includes service as the chief of staff to former gubernatorial primary candidate Kathleen McGinty.
Neil has served as vice secretary-treasurer for the York City General Authority and is currently a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors where he serves as vice chair of the University Success Committee.
Neil graduated from Clarion University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications and currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for the University and as Chair for the Presidential Leadership. Neil is a resident of York, Pennsylvania with his two daughters.
Gabrielle Trucco
Executive Deputy Secretary
Gabrielle Trucco was named Executive Deputy Secretary for the Governor's Office of Administration in June 2023.
With a focus on process improvement, DEI initiatives, human resources management, and training and development, Gabby's professional experience includes talent acquisition, onboarding, lean Six Sigma, and telework planning, and budget management. Since 2016, she has served in a variety of administrative and executive roles for the PA Department of Transportation, the Department of Community and Economic Development, and Office of Performance Through Excellence. She has worked with every agency in the commonwealth to understand their individual needs and help improve their processes, resulting in $290 million in efficiency savings.
Bry Pardoe
Deputy Secretary for Information Technology - Chief Information Officer
Bry Pardoe was named the Commonwealth’s Chief Information Officer in October 2025. In this role, she has overall responsibility for the management and operation of IT services for all executive agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction.
Bry previously served as the Executive Director of the Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA) since May 2023. Under Bry’s leadership, CODE PA has infused new energy and resources into ongoing customer service transformation efforts and projects to improve digital experiences for Pennsylvanians.
As executive director, Bry led the implementation of numerous CODE PA digital products, including PAyback, a transformative digital system that allows residents and businesses to check the standard turnaround time for a permit, license, or certification and request a refund of their application fee if they have been waiting longer. Bry also oversaw the redesign of PA.gov, and launched several high-priority online experiences, including a fully online clemency application with the Board of Pardons, an eligibility checker and online application for the Keystone Challenge Academy with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, a searchable directory of 300 state grant programs, the property tax/rent rebate lookup tool with the Department of Revenue, and a new website and form to request through the Insurance Department to have independent medical experts review a claim denied by their insurer.
Prior to joining the Commonwealth, Bry served as the Director of Web and Digital Experience at Main Line Health since 2021, where she focused on efforts to improve website accessibility and make it easier to find and schedule an appointment with a provider. She also previously worked for Geisinger as a Digital Marketing Strategist and was promoted to Digital Product Manager and later Director of Digital Engagement. Bry started her digital experience career at Lycoming Engines in 2015.
Sara Hall
Acting Executive Director - CODE PA
Sara Hall was appointed Acting Executive Director of CODE PA in October 2025. Sara is a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in product strategy, cross-functional leadership, and digital transformation. In her current role, she leads CODE PA’s product management efforts, shaping the Commonwealth’s digital portfolio with a focus on accessibility, trust, and sustainability. Under her guidance, strategic initiatives across the digital landscape are aligned to deliver consistent, high-impact outcomes for all Pennsylvanians.
Prior to her current position, Sara served as Senior Product Manager for PA.gov, where she oversaw the Commonwealth’s transition to a centralized platform and enhanced the state’s digital “front door” to advance service delivery and user experience.
Before joining state government, Sara established the City of Philadelphia’s Digital Services team within the Office of Innovation and Technology. There, she directed multidisciplinary teams in content, user experience, and technical development, collaborating closely with engineers to deliver inclusive, user-centered digital experiences for the city.
Sara also contributes to the next generation of design and technology thinkers as an adjunct professor at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art & Architecture. She is regularly invited to speak at industry and public sector forums on topics ranging from user experience and product leadership to technology governance and government innovation.
A devoted advocate for diversity, Sara supports initiatives that amplify the voices of women and people of color in tech and design. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Philadelphia University (now Thomas Jefferson University) and a Master of Industrial Design from the University of the Arts. Her work continues to reflect her commitment to inclusive design and meaningful digital transformation in the public sector.
Jason Swarthout
Deputy Secretary for Human Resources and Management
Jason Swarthout was appointed Deputy Secretary for Human Resources and Management in April 2023.
In his role he is responsible for the administration of the Commonwealth’s human resources program. This includes providing policy direction and support for centralized HR services; ensuring equity by maintaining the classification, pay, benefits, and workers’ compensation systems; negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements; overseeing the Commonwealth’s recruitment program and administration of the hiring system for both the classified and unclassified service; and developing and administering training in management and supervisory skills for all agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction.
Jason joined OA as Director of Talent Management in July 2017. Prior to that, he was Human Resource Director for the Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources and Environmental Protection. Jason started as an HR Management Trainee and has worked in numerous disciplines within HR, including policy and program planning, staffing, classification, recruitment, and organization management. In these roles, he participated in various Commonwealth enterprise HR initiatives, including SAP implementation, onboarding, electronic Official Personnel File (e-OPF), and the OneHR Steering Committee.
Jason has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Pennsylvania State University.
Norman Bristol Colón
Commonwealth Chief Diversity Officer
Norman Bristol Colón was appointed Commonwealth Chief Diversity Officer by Governor Josh Shapiro in May 2023 to lead diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across Commonwealth agencies.
The Commonwealth chief diversity officer (CDO) will partner with senior leaders and employees across the Commonwealth to continue to build a capable, accessible, and diverse Administration that represents all Pennsylvanians. The CDO will develop recruitment, performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement strategies to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Commonwealth’s workforce and work with department staff to incorporate these priorities into their programs, policies, and decision making. The CDO will also collaborate with state agencies and the Governor’s commissions to develop relationships with key partners and advance opportunity for small diverse businesses.
Norman was the first appointed Chief Diversity Officer for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. As chief diversity officer, Bristol Colón was the principal architect of the agency’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) programs. His extensive career in public service includes serving as Executive Director of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs, Director of Special Projects for the PA Department of State, Assistant to Secretary of State, Executive Director of the Governor’s Census 2020 Complete Count Commission, and Special Assistant to Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs and Economic Development.
Norman is proud resident of Lancaster County and graduate of Penn State University.
Keith Herbster
Chief Counsel
Keith Herbster was appointed Chief Counsel to the Governor’s Office of Administration in January 2023.
Prior to his appointment, he served as the Acting Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, and Assistant Counsel with the Governor’s Office of Administration. Keith has been with the Office of Administration’s Office of Chief Counsel since 2000 where he has served as counsel on labor and employment matters.
From 1998 to 2000, he was an Assistant Counsel with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board. Before joining the Board, Keith clerked for the Honorable Emil E. Narick, Senior Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Keith also served as a law clerk for the Honorable Keith B. Quigley, former President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the 41st Judicial District, after he graduated cum laude and received his Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law in 1996.
Keith received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Juniata College in 1993. He lives in Cumberland County his wife and their four children
Jessica Passiment
Policy Director
Jessica (Trimble) Passiment is the Policy Director for the Governor’s Office of Administration (OA).
In this position, she oversees the development and review of agency policy actions and serves as OA’s liaison to the Governor’s Policy Office.
Jessica comes to OA from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Across seven years at DCED, she held various roles including Economic Development Analyst, Local Government Policy Specialist, State Planner, State Planning Board Facilitator, disaster recovery network leader for Community Planning and Capacity Building, and Executive Policy Specialist. Prior to state government, Jessica worked for several years as an affordable housing consultant in the private sector.
Her educational background includes a master’s degree in Public Administration from Penn State, a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Loyola University Maryland, and a certification in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from Penn State. Jessica is also an alumna of the Rural Urban Leadership Program (RULE XVIII) through Penn State Extension.
Jessica lives in Susquehanna Township with her husband, Michael, and their son, Simon.
Michael Passiment
Director of Agency Development
Michael Passiment is the Director of Agency Development for the Office of Administration (OA).
He is responsible for coordinating the annual budget request for OA, monitoring spending plans across the agency, and working with the Secretary of OA and senior leadership to establish investment priorities.
Michael comes to OA from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) where he served for five years in the District Operations and Programs department. In this role, he planned and led trainings for magisterial district judges and staff, conducted statewide research on operations in Pennsylvania’s minor judiciary, and served as AOPC liaison to the Office of the Auditor General.
Prior to AOPC, Michael served on staff for the Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee, where he was responsible for tracking fiscal policy and legislation for a diverse portfolio of state agencies, including the departments of Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, Agriculture, and General Services.
Michael received both his master’s degree in Public Administration and bachelor’s degree in Public Policy from Penn State. He lives in Susquehanna Township with his wife and their son.
Terri Wills
Legislative Director
Terri Wills became the Legislative Director for the Governor’s Office of Administration in June 2024.
Terri comes to the Office of Administration from the Department of Community & Economic Development where she served as Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs and prior to that, Office Manager in the Office of Chief Counsel.
Over the course of 24 years in public service, Terri has taken on a variety of roles in state government to also include Legislative Coordinator for the Governor’s Office of General Counsel, Executive Assistant to Deputy Chiefs of Staff in the Governor’s Office and Executive Secretary for the Grand Jury in the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Prior to state employment, Terri served as a Legal Secretary in two Magisterial District Courts in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Terri is a resident of Lower Allen Township, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
Dan Egan
Communications Director
Dan Egan was appointed Director of Communications for the Office of Administration (OA) in 2010.
In this role, Dan is responsible for external and internal communications for the office, responding to media inquiries, and coordinating with the Governor’s Communication Office and agency communications offices on a wide variety of issues affecting the administration. He also manages OA’s public web presence; the interpretation and application of Commonwealth and OA branding standards; and drafting, editing, and reviewing news releases, remarks and testimony, awards submissions, presentations and trainings, materials for internal and external marketing, and other widely distributed communications.
Dan has over 20 years of journalism and public relations experience. He started his career in local broadcast news as a studio equipment operator at WPMT Fox 43 in York and as a weekend producer and assignment editor at WHTM abc27 in Harrisburg. Dan also served as the Deputy Communications Director at the Department of Banking for approximately five years.
Dan earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from York College of Pennsylvania.
Yadira Lupian-Lua
Digital Director
Yadira Lupian-Lua was appointed Digital Director by Office of Administration Secretary Neil Weaver on February 6, 2023.
As a senior staff member, Yadira leads digital communications and social media strategy for the department. She brings seven years of experience in digital strategy, communications, and website branding, previously serving as Digital Director for the PA Department of Labor & Industry, where she led website redesigns and managed social media initiatives, including federally funded campaigns.
Yadira holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.