diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/work_intent.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/work_intent.md
index 50d9be765..f4040553d 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/work_intent.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/work_intent.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: Work Intent
 about: Request approval for planned development work (must be approved before starting)
 title: 'Work Intent: '
 labels: work-intent, unapproved
-assignees: ''
+assignees: 'elibosley'
 ---
 
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