Savita Bharadwa, a top education official in Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, is heading for the exit in the latest high-profile shake-up to hit City Hall, The Post has learned.
Bharadwa, the chief strategy officer for Schools Chancellor David Banks and the Department of Education, departed on Monday, according to a mayoral spokesperson. “This was a shock wave. More changes could be coming,” a city official familiar with the move said. “I don’t think [Bharadwa] is a happy camper.”
City Hall and DOE sources were tight-lipped about the reason for Bharadwa’s departure and whether there was friction or a falling out with Banks or the mayor.“We constantly make efficiency and organizational changes at our agencies, as we did when we moved this individual to her most recent position,” the City Hall rep said in a statement.
“As a result of more recent changes, the department decided it was best to part ways with this employee. We wish her all the best in future endeavors.” The Department of Education has parted ways with chief strategy officer Savita Bharadwa.Before joining the Adams’ administration, Bharadwa was chief of staff for Newark Public Schools and previously served a stint in the city DOE’s Office of Portfolio Management from 2012 to 2014.