Politics latest updates: Half of Britons think Tories will lose seats Dana serves as the Association Commissioner for Workforce Development. For information about our guidelines, and access to the letter form, please Career Background:Jill has nearly a decade of experience in state government. Gray and the airline pilot met in Burlington after being introduced by mutual friends. Behind the scenes, new chiefs of staff join leaders of Vermont She can be reached at emansfield@vtdigger.org. The Vermont Legislature made history last week when it swore in women to lead both of its chambers and lieutenant governors office, and more than 30 newly elected legislators took the oath of office remotely from their homes around the state. Former WH Chief of Staff Ron Klan's interview with Jen Psaki on MSNBC was tough to watch when she asked him about his late mother who passed earlier this year. He can be reached at jcraven@vtdigger.org. 28, 2023 at 9:45 AM PDT | Updated: moments ago. [34] According to Gray, they met in Burlington after being introduced by mutual friends. Wrask, who has worked as an attorney with the Office of Legislative Counsel since 2010, is taking over the position after former clerk Bill MaGill stepped down last year. Brewster worked as an aide on Grays 2020 campaign for lieutenant governor. As a result, Baystate Health Wing Hospital, complete with Baystate Health and Wellness Center Palmer, has positioned itself as a centerpiece of healthcare in the Eastern Region. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Xander Landen is VTDigger's political reporter. Senior Management Team I am pleased to welcome Andrew to the Lieutenant Governors Office and know his skills and background will serve Vermont well. Those are all really important things for me personally.. They include: Former U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) aide Andrew Gillespie, who worked previously as a legislative and regulatory analyst, started the job Wednesday; his hiring was announced on Tuesday. VTDigger publishes a wide range of stories about Vermonts educational system from early childhood education issues to public and private K-12 schools to higher education. After that, he served as the Executive Director of the Albany YMCA before taking the role of Community Development Director for the Capital District YMCA. Education:Jeanette is a licensed attorney in New York State and bilingual in English and Spanish. You might be hearing their concerns and then conveying them over to the Senate president, or speaker or lieutenant governor, etc., Savage said. The fact that there are relatively few staff members assisting the House speaker and Senate president in the Vermont Statehouse gives chiefs of staff an important role and sway. WebDr. Politics latest updates: Half of Britons think Tories will lose seats She was active in Peter Welch's successful 2006 U.S. House campaign, then joined his staff after he took office in 2007. As a next generation leader with a deep commitment to Vermont, I know her future is bright and Vermonters will continue to be well served by her incredible work ethic, compassion and vision, Gray said. Former WH Chief of Staff Ron Klan's interview with Jen Psaki on MSNBC was tough to watch when she asked him about his late mother who passed earlier this year. [34] The wedding took place at the Gray family farm in Newbury. Career Background:Peter has extensive experience in public and private sector communications. As the head of the Administrative Adjudication Unit, Jerome oversees hearings and conferences addressing worker protection issues such as Public Work, Asbestos, and Labor Standards matters. We also specialize in coverage of state finances and the impact of tax and budget policy on Vermonters. Brewster is a graduate of the University of Vermont with a degree in Political Science and is expected to complete her Masters in Public Policy and Global Affairs from the University of British Columbia in early 2021. Click on the button below to view the Organization Chart for the NYS DOL Office of the Commissioner (PDF format).View Organization Chart. Meet the Team 30 Apr 2023 21:49:05 Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. STAFF LOGIN. Gray started with Baystate in Address: 204 37th Avenue North #182 I hope you will join me in creating a brighter future for our great state by making a donation to our campaign. 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Employees at Ben & Jerrys Burlington store celebrate companys commitment to fair union negotiations, Rachel Smolker: PUC snuffs out a chance to weigh in on a flawed pipeline, Kelsey Wentling: What FirstLight wont be doing for the next 10 years, Jennifer Durgin: Climate activists and evangelicals can be allies, Vermont Democratic Party files complaint against True North Radio, alleging failure to disclose lobbying activity, Senate votes to authorize sale of Caledonia County airport. [21] While Gray had a chief of staff in the lieutenant governor's office to aid with official duties, she said she had also hired a full-time political assistant to aid her in keeping "a clear distinction between official work and political things that may come up from time to time". She implemented new partnerships with the NYC Department of Education, CUNY, and other community-based organizations to design employer-led career readiness and workforce training programs in healthcare. Orville oversees the development of a new business engagement unit designed to allow the agency to unify, streamline, and improve how we serve the evolving needs of our business customers. [15] One major campaign issue was whether Gray met the four-year residency requirement the state constitution mandates for the lieutenant governor; most legal and political observers agreed that she did. She served as Acting General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel for the DOL. Molly Rose Gray and Michael David Palm were married Saturday at the Four Corners Farm in Newbury, Vermont. As the Chief Ethics Officer, Jerome Tracy provides guidance concerning the Ethics Law, as well as acting as the NYS DOLs Freedom of Information Law Appeal Officer. She can be reached at tpache@vtdigger.org. VTDigger publishes daily stories on health care. from Hofstra University School of Law and a B.A. He served under the CTO for many years influencing strategic direction that directly supported the agencies and its end-users. About David Zuckerman | Office of the Lieutenant Governor SPRINGFIELD Molly Gray, Baystate Healths eastern region president and chief administrative officer, will retire on Oct. 9 after 34 years with the healthcare organization. More recently, Vicki worked on leadership development with the Commissioner to drive agency improvement. I spent part of my childhood, my toddler years, coloring in corners of the Statehouse, Wesley said. Molly Gray has hired a new chief of staff, effective immediately. Lieutenant Governor-elect Molly Gray names Hazel Molly McKinstry, who served as a deputy secretary at the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration for the past decade, has been named chief of staff at the state Department of Children and Families. Chief and Council Chief Scott Martin Barnaby, Ali Councillor Barnaby, Annette Councillor Gedeon, Chad Councillor Isaac, Gordon Jr. Councillor Martin, Dr. Cathy Councillor Martin, George Councillor Metallic, Sky Councillor Metallic, Wendell Councillor Methot, Kevin Councillor Education:Susan holds a Masters of Public Administration from the Syracuse University Maxwell School, as well as a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point. The secret to increased productivity at work? [1] She studied at the University of Vermont (UVM) on an athletic scholarship and competed for the Vermont Catamounts in cross-country skiing. [5] She then worked on Peter Welch's 2006 campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives, and became a member of his Congressional staff after he was elected. Before joining NYS DOL, Odo was the director of Institutional Research at American International College and SUNY Schenectady. I am running for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont because now, more than ever, we need leaders in statewide office who listen to Vermonters, who understand their challenges, and who will invest in our future. There are about 100 staffers mostly members of the Joint Fiscal Office and the Office of Legislative Counsel. [9] She also co-chaired the VLS International Law Society. "It's an honor to join the Lieutenant Governor's Office, Gillespie said Molly Gray is committed to working hard on behalf of all Vermonters as the state strives to recover stronger from the pandemic, and I sharehercommitment to serving Vermonters and working to amplify their diverse experiences in Montpelier.". Before working in the Senate, Wesley was the network manager at the Energy Action Network, an organization dedicated to expanding renewable energy use in the state. [29] Leahy declined to formally endorse Gray, but indicated that he had voted for her. In an interview for the position of Communications Specialist with the City of Las Vegas, she was given a simulation assessment for taking 9-1-1 calls. Career Background: Prior to her role at DOL, she was the founding Director of Community Workforce Programs at Montefiore Medical Center, leading community workforce development strategy and implementation. A native of Newbury, Vermont, Gray graduated from the University of Vermont (BA, 2006), Vermont Law School (JD, 2014), and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (LLM, 2016). In this role, he advised the Commissioner on the Departments policy agenda, managed executive and senior level staff members, and oversaw external stakeholder engagement. I am both humbled and honored to be joining the Lieutenant Governors Office, said Brewster Molly Gray embodies the next generation of Vermont leadership, and I share her commitment to serving Vermonters and working to elevate their diverse voices in Montpelier.