David Muhammad

David Muhammad is the Deputy Director and Chief Operations Officer of Milwaukee County’s Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS). DHHS is Milwaukee County’s largest department with a nearly $400 million budget, approximately 900 employees, serving 80,000 residents annually. David manages operations for DHHS service areas, including Aging and Disabilities Services, Behavioral Health Services, Housing Services, Management Services and Veterans’ Services. A deeply committed community leader who has dedicated his career to improving the quality of life for families and young people in our community, David continues to work to advance racial and health equity and is especially passionate about youth justice innovation strategies.