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After Amy Gleason’s sudden rise to prominence, mystery surrounds DOGE acting administrator

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Amy Gleason was named the acting administrator for the Department of Government Efficiency .

Gleason previously worked on projects related to health data at the U.S. Digital Service .

The White House has not provided details about why, exactly, it selected Gleason to lead DOGE .

The move has led many to question whether Gleason is truly in charge or if the power resides with Elon Musk .

Gleason has worked in the private sector at various health care management companies and startups.

She worked on the data team for the White House Coronavirus Task Force, creating databases from hospitals and labs.

She rejoined the U.S. Digital Service in January of this year as a senior adviser.