Yesterday we reported that GSAâs Chief of Staff, Danielle Germain, had her last day in office. However, the reports that Cathy Kronopolus will be her replacement are not yet confirmed. According to Federal News Radio reports, Sahar Wali, the GSAâs deputy associate administrator for communications and marketing said, âFormer Acting Chief of Staff Cathy Kronopolus is NOT filling the role of Chief of Staff â she will remain in her transition role as a Senior Advisor to the Administrator.â