Lt. Gov. Molly Gray hires a new chief of staff - VTDigger Molly Gray announces bid for the U.S. House", "Vermont Lt. Gov. Some states, including Massachusetts, Illinois and New Jersey, have more than or close to 1,000 staffers in their statehouses, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. It is the first time the former commander-in-chief, who has ancestral links to the Scottish Western Isles, has visited the UK since 2019. Molly Gray, her chief of staff said. Congressional Directory for the 116th Congress (2019-2020 Please sign up to receive emails and updates moving forward. 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. [4] Her uncle, William B. As lieutenant governor, Gray's primary job is to preside over the Senate. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Career Background: Jacqueline joined the NYS Department of Labor in 2019 as the Director of the Office of Special Investigations in Worker Protection. RT @KulganofCrydee: Labour storm brews as insiders predict Cabinet Office probe will rule talks with Sue Gray to make her chief of staff WERE kept secret in breach of Civil Service code. 30 Apr 2023 23:23:14 Staff 365 Dorset Street [4] Her mother, Kim Mumford, was an alpine skier who was prevented by injury from qualifying for the Olympics. VTDigger is now accepting letters to the editor. Molly Gray - Wikipedia Gillespie most recently worked as a legislative analyst with Leonine Public Affairs, based in Montpelier. Governor Molly Gray to host 'Seat at the Table' on equity in public health", "Commentary: Lt. Gov. I love the building, I love the process, Kennedy said. At ITS he served in many roles to help push ITS initiatives and build better relationships with state agencies. 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. Molly Gray to Step Down as President of Baystate Health 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. Missing out on the latest scoop? Brewster worked as an aide on Grays 2020 campaign for lieutenant governor. 30 Apr 2023 07:19:49 [29] Leahy declined to formally endorse Gray, but indicated that he had voted for her. This platform and all of its content are owned by Extensive Enterprises Media. Gray and the airline pilot met in Burlington after being introduced by mutual friends. Molly Hall Molly Rose Gray (born March 18, 1984) is an American attorney and politician who served as the 83rd lieutenant governor of Vermont from 2021 to 2023. According to a press release, he worked on policy issues covering all 50 states, ranging from cybersecurity to school nutrition. He holds a degree in political science from the University of Vermont and lives in Burlington. [16] A related issue was that Gray had not voted between 2008 and 2018. Dr. Molly Gray, DO I spent part of my childhood, my toddler years, coloring in corners of the Statehouse, Wesley said. Civil service boss attempts to delay Sue Grays start as Labour Biden to present Air Force team with football trophy Education: Yvonne holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a B.A. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Xander Landen is VTDigger's political reporter. 28, 2023 at 9:45 AM PDT | Updated: moments ago. Career Background:Vicki began her career at the DOL in the Division of Research and Statistics where she co-led a team that created CareerZone, a system to help youth make career and college decisions. 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I think of my first responsibility to the people of Vermont and to having a background role in supporting legislation that is going to improve the lives of Vermonters in a really difficult time, in a pandemic context, she said. 282 mlawson@omart.org. She managed teams that oversaw youth and staff development. Linda Floyd on Twitter: "RT @KulganofCrydee: Labour storm brews Source:Montpelier, Vt -Lieutenant Governor Molly Gray10.6.2021, Vermont Business Magazine [11] Gray has taught courses at Vermont Law School, with her instruction focused on international human rights law. chief Vermonts lieutenant governor has tied the knot.Molly Rose Gray and Michael David Palm were married Saturday at the Four Corners Farm in Newbury, Vermont.The outdoor ceremony took place on the brides family farm overlooking the Connecticut River, where friends and loved ones gathered.Gray and the airline pilot met in Burlington after being introduced by mutual friends. Thank you for your support, we will send you more information soon on how to get involved. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Brewster will begin her appointment after Lieutenant Governor-elect Grays swearing-in on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Molly Mahar, Senior Associate Director; Richard Nathan Ragan, Senior Associate Director; Lisa H. Ryu, Senior Associate Director; Todd Vermilyea, Senior He takes over from Career Background:Lars has served New Yorks UI program in a variety of roles for the past 14 years. Education: Jacqueline is a licensed attorney in New York State. Missing out on the latest scoop? VTDigger publishes stories about Vermont environmental issues, including water quality, toxic waste, climate change and biodiversity. The outdoor ceremony took place on the bride's family farm overlooking the Connecticut River, where friends and loved ones gathered. In August 2018, Gray was appointed an assistant attorney general in the Vermont Attorney General's Criminal Division. He can be reached at mpolhamus@vtdigger.org. The title is chief of staff, but it's inherently a bit funny because I am the entire staff, Brewster said. Hazel shares my deep commitment to working hard, day in and day out, on behalf of Vermonters as we strive to recover stronger from this pandemic and to address Vermonts demographic challenges, Lieutenant Governor-elect Gray said. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright by Extensive-Enterprises 2023. She also taught in the Cornell/CUNY Labor Relations Certificate program. Most recently, Brewster served as the Scheduler and Digital Media Manager for Grays campaign for Lieutenant Governor. Our education reporter is Tiffany Pache. Retired September 01, 1975 Died January 22, 2001 Deputy Chief of Staff, Data Automation (Assistant for Advanced Logistics Systems), Air Force Logistics Command. Contributors & reporters: Phil Ammann, Roseanne Dunkelberger, A.G. Gancarski, Anne Geggis, Ryan Nicol, Jacob Ogles, Gray Rohrer, Jesse Scheckner, Christine Sexton, Andrew Wilson, Wes Wolfe, and Mike Wright. WebJan 2020 - Present3 years 4 months. [10] She earned a Master of Laws in international law from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in 2016. Prior to joining the Department, she worked for more than twenty years as a criminal prosecutor, first at the Kings County District Attorneys Office and then as the Deputy Special Prosecutor for the NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Commissioner Reardon is a former member of the Board of Trustees for the AFTRA Health and Retirement Fund, as well as the New York City Labor Council. [1] She studied at the University of Vermont (UVM) on an athletic scholarship and competed for the Vermont Catamounts in cross-country skiing. Lieutenant Governor-elect Molly Gray names Hazel South Burlington, Vermont 05403, Copyright Vermont Business Magazine, 2014-2023. "My recent experience has been that the chief of staff to the speaker is a central political figure to help the speaker achieve their goals for Vermont," Giambatista said. Education:Lars holds a B.A. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Sarah Mearhoff is one of VTDigger's political reporters, covering the Vermont statehouse, executive branch and congressional delegation. Gray and the airline pilot met in Burlington after being introduced by mutual friends. Staff For others, a chief of staff may be a more traditional administrative position," Giambatista said. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. WebDr. [19], Gray took office in January 2021, becoming the fourth woman to serve as Vermont's lieutenant governor[20] and the first Democrat to hold the office in 18 years. Nearly 200 people from the D.C. area have donated to the U.S. House campaign of Lt. Gov. In Vermont's U.S. House Race, D.C. Insiders, Lobbyists Vicki is the Associate Commissioner for Administrative Services overseeing the EDGE training office, Personnel, and the Office of Employee Relations. While my time as Vermonts 82nd Lt. Molly Gray, Education:Thilden holds anA.A.S Computer Information Systems. You're putting 180 people, many with no professional background in public policy, together for several months, asking them to tackle issues that are important to all Vermonters, pass a budget, and it works, he added. [31][32] She lost the Democratic primary to Becca Balint, the president pro tempore of the Vermont Senate, 59.6% to 36.4%. Career Background:Peter has extensive experience in public and private sector communications. [12], Gray graduated from Vermont Law School in 2014 and worked as a law clerk for Judge Peter W. Hall of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. She can be reached at emansfield@vtdigger.org. Jill R. Archambault oversees the Office of General Counsel which provides legal advice to the Labor Commissioner and the diverse programs of the DOL. 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. This content is imported from Twitter. [4][7] Gray earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in area and international studies from UVM in 2006 and a Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School (VLS) in 2014. He replaces Hazel Brewster, who had been chief of staff since Grays inauguration in January. We cover the states hospitals, the states psychiatric care system, the Green Mountain Care Board, insurers, state health care policy, Medicaid and Medicare. Career Background:Chris has worked for New York State since 2012, previously leading the DOL's Communications Office, and later serving as Director of Communications for then-Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. She graduated from the University of Vermont in 2019, and previously interned for Gov. WebAbout David Zuckerman. She is a Worker Institute Fellow at Cornell University and sits on the Board of Trustees for the Actors Fund of America. PALMER Molly Gray, president and chief administrative officer of the Baystate Health Eastern Region, has announced her retirement, effective Oct. 9. Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Lieutenant Governor Molly Gray announces the hiring of incoming Chief of Staff, Andrew Gillespie. Career Background:Prior to joining the Department of Labor, Jeanette worked for the US Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance Division as an Attorney Advisor. Education:Vicki has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from SUNY Cortland and a Master of Science in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology from SUNY Albany. Education:Karen holds a BS in mathematicseducation from the College of St. Rose and an MS in educational administration from SUNY Albany. New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon was appointed in October 2015 to oversee the Departments more than 3,300 employees. St. Petersburg, Florida 33704. NYCHA Lt. Gov. She was the founding Co-President of SAG-AFTRA, a 165,000-member union for the entertainment industry, when the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) merged with AFTRA in 2012. [5] Bob and Kim Gray raised Molly and her two siblings on a 225-acre (91ha) vegetable and dairy farm in Newbury. SPRINGFIELD Molly Gray, Baystate Healths eastern region president and chief administrative officer, will retire on Oct. 9 after 34 years with the healthcare organization. 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. HammersAndy on Twitter: "RT @KulganofCrydee: Labour storm Gray Hires a Political Staffer to Stay 'Connected', "Lt. It's actually the opposite. Governor has come to a close, I hope you will stay in touch. For information about our guidelines, and access to the letter form, please WebMolly 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 I am proud to be joining her in the State House in 2021.. In this role, she coordinated the Governors daily schedule and organized state-wide and regional gubernatorial events. [5][7] She later worked for the International Committee of the Red Cross, where she engaged the U.S. government on humanitarian issues and led field missions to Haiti, Uganda, Georgia, the Western Balkans, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. WebHouse Research Organiation Page 5 CORTEZ, Philip E2.714 Phone: (512) 463-0269 Fax: (512) 463-1096 Chief of staff .. Clarissa Rodriguez In 2013, she was promoted to vice president of Baystate Health Childrens Hospital, Womens Services, Behavioral Health, Observation and Emergency Services. Prior to joining Digger, she covered Minnesota and South Dakota state politics for Forum Communications' newspapers across the Upper Midwest for three years. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. RT @KulganofCrydee: Labour storm brews as insiders predict Cabinet Office probe will rule talks with Sue Gray to make her chief of staff WERE kept secret in breach of Civil Service code. 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. And I don't mean that to downplay myself in any way. WebChief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer Brad Greenburg Chief Compliance Officer Daniel Greene Senior Vice President for Healthy Homes Keith Grossman Senior Vice President for Operations Support Services Brian Honan Senior Vice President of Intergovernmental Relations Vilma Huertas Special Advisor to the Chair Kerri Jew Should Democratic U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy retire when his term expires in 2023 which has neither been confirmed nor denied Gray could be a contender. Gray has served Baystate Health and the community for 34 years. Kennedy, 31, most recently worked as an aide for the secretary of the Vermont Agency of Human Services, and previously served as a deputy chief of staff to former Senate President Pro Tem John Campbell. [21] Gray discounted such speculation, saying she was focused on her work as lieutenant governor. Box 8295Burlington, VT 05402info@mollyforvermont.com. Education:Jeanette is a licensed attorney in New York State and bilingual in English and Spanish. She is also a 2009 graduate of Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina. He previously worked at the Keene Sentinel covering crime, courts and local government. The Vermont House also elected BetsyAnn Wrask as its new House clerk last week. 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. I am pleased to welcome Andrew to the Lieutenant Governors Office and know his skills and background will serve Vermont well. Counsel's Office coordinates the Department's legislative program, working with the Governor's Office and the Legislature on bills that will impact the Department and workers in the State. Ashanti Gray (Wade Vandervort / Staff) By VEGAS INC Staff ( contact) Thursday, April 27, 2023 - 2 a.m. Assistant Fire Chief Ashanti Gray found her career in saving lives through a happy accident. 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.