For interviews, reporter questions about DGS, or to receive press releases by email, please contact:

John Stokes
Associate Director – External Affairs
Phone: (202) 288.7275
Email: [email protected]

The External Affairs Team leads strategic communications and outreach activities for the Department of General Services (DGS) by ensuring that essential information about the nature and impact of DGS activities, programs, services, and events are accessible and delivered through multiple communications channels to stakeholders and the public.

The External Affairs Team promotes the agency by developing and implementing clear, consistent, and engaging strategies that enhance the public understanding of DGS, its services, programs and events, and its value to District of Columbia residents. It supports the agency by creating and publishing materials vital to the agency's mission to inform and educate the District residents about the agency. 

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