Stephen Evangelista Appointed Social Security’s Deputy Commissioner for Operations
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today the appointment of Stephen Evangelista as the Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Operations. In this role, he will oversee SSA’s nationwide network of offices that provide frontline and support services to millions of customers each year. This includes oversight of more than 1,200 field offices serving communities across the country, as well as 23 teleservice centers assisting the public on the phone.
Stephen Evangelista has over 25 years of experience in executive leadership roles at SSA. He has held various leadership positions within the agency, most recently serving as the Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Policy in the Office of Law and Policy. His record of achievement includes developing and implementing an enterprise strategy to unify SSA’s more than 3,000 data matching agreements, resulting in improved program administration.
“Stephen’s proven track record of leadership and his dedication to public service make him an excellent choice for this critical role,” said Lee Dudek, Acting Commissioner of Social Security. “His deep knowledge of the agency’s programs will be an asset as we continue to improve customer service while safeguarding Americans’ hard-earned benefits.”
Stephen Evangelista succeeds Doris Diaz, who had been serving as the agency’s Acting Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Operations since January 2025. Under her leadership, SSA implemented several customer-focused improvements, including expediting over $14.8 billion in retroactive payments to more than 2.2 million individuals under the Social Security Fairness Act.
“I am grateful to Doris for her outstanding leadership of the Office of Operations,” added Dudek. “She delivered transformational improvements in the agency’s operations, and millions of Americans’ lives are better because of her service.”
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John Q.
This can’t be a good thing.
John S.
Why are Government Programs continuing to allow Foreigners to run our very delicate social security system we have been compromised enough?
Edgar M.
I HOPE THAT 74,000,000 SS RECEPTIONS DON,T LOSE SS. BECAUSE MOST IS ALL THEY HAVE FOR INCOME. LIKE MYSELF
Joan
Hi now can someone there expedite the remaining 20% affected by WEP/GPO PLEASE. You did 80% in a month and now the remainder are being told by November! Not right!!!
Gail S.
Welcome, Stephen Evangelista! Thank you in advance for your efforts on all of our behalf.
In trying to be most informed and educate myself, can you help us understand what the SSA’s more than 3,000 data matching agreements is about to the outsider that does not understand what this means, please?
Thank you!
Sharon B.
Wonder what is left of the staff for the Deputy???
James B.
Welcome. Please place some emphasis on systems that reduce the need to call, visit, or mail one of your offices.
Sheila
Congratulations!!
greg c.
I have paid into SS over 50 yrs. I have not been convicted or even charged with crimes. I have donbated both time and thousands of dollars. Yet, socially I am considered “the enemy” by the “Right” side. How is this possible?
I support the people that have paid into the system using their SS# getting benifits when they meet the requirements.
Why/how am I the enemy or a “Commie” just because I am a Democrat?
Jason D.
You are right 👍🏾!!
Coach T.
Why don’t you explain why you are “an enemy” “by the right” instead of just making this broad-based claim and then having lemmings agree. If this is about correcting fraud, I’m gonna lose my mind. I’m 69 and have been paying in much longer than you, and I want them to make sure there are funds when I start collecting next year.
Patricia V.
Let’s not place politics into judgement since we the people are created equal. Voting and Party is secret for one reason:: to avoid protests.
Mrs
Welcome
Daouda M.
Welcome aboard
Pramod s.
Thanks for update