Boston’s Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) has a new deputy director in Chris Breen, who is tasked with strengthening the city’s relationships with local businesses, organizations, and residents.

A Boston native who has worked for the city in various roles over more than 18 years, Breen previously served as the urban renewal manager at the Boston Planning and Development Agency and as the Charlestown liaison. He also taught at the Eliot K-8 Innovation School in the North End.

In another new assignment, Boston native Cecily Graham has been named the city’s new Hyde Park neighborhood liaison. Graham, who’s currently pursuing her master’s in public administration, was previously the director of policy and reach for the Boston City Council.

Mayor Wu hailed her appointees’ talents: “Chris brings knowledge of every sector of city government to our ONS leadership team. Cecily leads with a passion for community organizing and public policy, and I’m excited for our Hyde Park residents to get to know her.”