She graduated from the University of Vermont in 2019, and previously interned for Gov. We also specialize in coverage of state finances and the impact of tax and budget policy on Vermonters. While my time as Vermonts 82nd Lt. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. The outdoor ceremony took place on the bride's family farm overlooking the Connecticut River, where friends and loved ones gathered. St. Petersburg, Florida 33704. Molly Gray selected Hazel Brewster as her chief of staff. In the August primary, she defeated better-known state senators Tim Ashe and Debbie Ingram for the Democratic nomination. Politics latest updates: NHS 'on the brink' says nursing union as It was network manager. Air Force biographies may not have been prepared for some general officers before retirement. (Gray News) - President Joe Biden will reward members of the Air Force with a trophy for winning a football rivalry. VTDigger publishes stories about Vermont environmental issues, including water quality, toxic waste, climate change and biodiversity. She served as Acting General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel for the DOL. [11] Gray has taught courses at Vermont Law School, with her instruction focused on international human rights law. Rebecca Ramos, a lobbyist with the Necrason Group who previously worked as chief of staff for both Welch and Campbell, said her job involved helping the pro tem keep the trains running on time.. He currently lives on his farm in Career Background:For 15 years, Melissa has served in various government, non-profit, and private sector roles. In this role, she Published: Apr. Wesley said she sees her role as not only supporting Balint, but the entire Senate, particularly across partisan lines, whether that means helping senators connect with the pro tem, or distributing critical information. Career Background:For 15 years, Steve has served in a variety of public sector legal and administrative capacities. pic.twitter.com/nscCFGWDNH. Vermont's Lieutenant Governor Molly Gray gets married The new chiefs of staff in the House and Senate have both spent years working in Vermont state government, and within the public policy sphere. House Speaker Jill Krowinski, D-Burlington, has hired Conor Kennedy to serve as her chief of staff. While in college, she interned in U.S. Federal Trade Commission In this role, he advised the Commissioner on the Departments policy agenda, managed executive and senior level staff members, and oversaw external stakeholder engagement. PALMER Molly Gray, president and chief administrative officer of the Baystate Health Eastern Region, has announced her retirement, effective Oct. 9. 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). WebDr. Molly Gray selected Hazel Brewster as her chief of staff. VTDigger publishes daily stories on health care. WebOMA Staff member contact information found here. Bets are in. 30 Apr 2023 07:19:49 Lt. She has a bachelors degree from Barnard College and a masters degree in Public Health from the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. Staff Gray started with Baystate in from Incarnate Word College. The Vermont House also elected BetsyAnn Wrask as its new House clerk last week. Gray has served Baystate Health and the community for 34 years. Gray Molly Gray, her chief of staff said.Gray, a Democrat, was an assistant attorney general before being elected by state voters in November 2020. Molly Gray, Senator Patrick Leahy's Burlington office. She can be reached at emansfield@vtdigger.org. South Burlington, Vermont 05403, Copyright Vermont Business Magazine, 2014-2023. Scott B. Melvinserves as the Executive Deputy Commissioner for the New York State Department of Labor. NYCHA 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. Vermont Business Magazine Today, Lieutenant Governor-elect Molly Gray announced the appointment of Hazel Brewster of Morrisville to serve as her chief of staff. Salaries for the Lieutenant Governor and Chief of Staff will not exceed the budget currently set for the office. [21], As lieutenant governor, Gray virtually hosted classrooms at the Vermont State House so schoolchildren could experience being "lieutenant governor for a day". I spent part of my childhood, my toddler years, coloring in corners of the Statehouse, Wesley said. 234 jwalfish@omart.org . United States Department of State Dana serves as the Association Commissioner for Workforce Development. Vicki is the Associate Commissioner for Administrative Services overseeing the EDGE training office, Personnel, and the Office of Employee Relations. Governor Molly Gray to host 'Seat at the Table' on equity in public health", "Commentary: Lt. Gov. So it's been a special place in my heart and she is certainly kind of front of mind for me as I am starting this work for Sen. Balint, she added, referring to her mother. In that role, she implemented multi-agency, statewide outreach efforts. Education:Molly holds a B.A. Florida Politics is a statewide, new media platform covering campaigns, elections, government, policy, and lobbying in Florida. Molly Gray, her chief of staff said. Education: Jacqueline is a licensed attorney in New York State. Odo has also overseen the development of various tools for programs to understand their data better and for the public to have easier access to labor market information. In early 2020, Gray announced her candidacy for lieutenant governor. [34] The wedding took place at the Gray family farm in Newbury. [8], Gray announced her campaign for lieutenant governor in early 2020. Sen. Becca Balint, D-Windham, hired Carolyn Wesley, 33, as her chief of staff. [1][2][3] Her father, Bob Gray, competed in the 1968 Winter Olympics and 1972 Winter Olympics as a cross-country skier. 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. [1] She studied at the University of Vermont (UVM) on an athletic scholarship and competed for the Vermont Catamounts in cross-country skiing. STAFF LOGIN. 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. Chief of Staff.--Lisa Schultz, 224-3849. Meet the Team Career Background:Lars has served New Yorks UI program in a variety of roles for the past 14 years. Admission. The staffing change comes as speculation swirls over Grays potential next steps in her political career. And Lt. Gov. Gray will retain her surname and continue to be addressed as Lt. Gov. 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. from Binghamton University. Following his retirement, Major Barry Graham chief VTDigger is now accepting letters to the editor. 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. [16] A related issue was that Gray had not voted between 2008 and 2018. Sign up for Final Reading for a rundown on the day's news in the Legislature. [26] The seat was held by Peter Welch, who announced in November his candidacy for the United States Senate seat of Patrick Leahy, who was not seeking reelection in 2022. Education: A Bronx native, Dana is a first-generation Greek American who was the first in her family to graduate from college. McKinstry worked at AHCA for more than 20 years. 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. Gray will retain her surname and continue to be addressed as Lt. Gov. [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". HammersAndy on Twitter: "RT @KulganofCrydee: Labour storm You might be hearing their concerns and then conveying them over to the Senate president, or speaker or lieutenant governor, etc., Savage said. And that means creating order, and predictability and helping resolve conflict, and helping provide planning and a road map so that the Senate could be successful, she said. HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - After 37 years in law enforcement, Huntersville Police Chief Bence Hoyle will retire later this year. Gray Hires a Political Staffer to Stay 'Connected', "Lt. She was the President of the Delta Phi Epsilon, Binghamton Chapter. and MBA from Michigan State University. Molly Gray to Step Down as President of Baystate Health In this role, she coordinated the Governors daily schedule and organized state-wide and regional gubernatorial events. Compared with other U.S. legislatures, the Vermont Statehouse has very few staff members. Throughout her career, she has also served non-profits such as the National Puerto Rican Day Parade and the Institute for Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly. But Wesley got her first introduction to the Statehouse much earlier in life. 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. Lt. Gov. He has overseen several major statewide outreach campaigns including $15 minimum wage, closing the gender wage gap, subminimum wage, and workplace sexual harassment prevention. The head of the civil service, Simon Case, has attempted to block former senior official Sue Gray from working with Labour as Keir Starmers chief of staff until She previously served as Director of Latino Affairs, the Governor's primary representative to the Latino community. He said he views the purpose of his role as assisting the speaker in promoting transparency within the Vermont House, and making sure that as many voices are heard as possible in the legislative process. The only staffer in the lieutenant governors office, Brewster, 23, called her new job an all-in-one position, with duties ranging from constituent services, to communications, to policy advising. Governor of Vermont. 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. As the Associate Commissioner for Research and Strategic Planning, Yvonne primarily oversees the Division of Research and Statisticsthe premier source of labor market information. 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. Gray subsequently worked on human rights issues for the International Committee of the Red Cross. Gillespie most recently worked as a legislative analyst with Leonine Public Affairs, based in Montpelier. Many chiefs of staff come to the job early in their careers. For information about our guidelines, and access to the letter form, please [13] In August 2018, state Attorney General T. J. Donovan hired her as an assistant attorney general in the Criminal Division. After stepping down from that position in late 2013, Commissioner Reardon consulted for the AFL-CIO as Special Liaison for Common Sense Economics. 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 Gray South Burlington, Vermont 05403, Copyright Vermont Business Magazine, 2014-2023. Gray Final Reading: When will the legislative session wrap up? HammersAndy on Twitter: "RT @KulganofCrydee: Labour storm Jasper Craven covers politics for VTDigger. Vermonts lieutenant governor ties the knot. He was the Chief of Staff at the DOL for Commissioner Roberta Reardon. Biden to present Air Force team with football trophy Molly Mahar, Senior Associate Director; Richard Nathan Ragan, Senior Associate Director; Lisa H. Ryu, Senior Associate Director; Todd Vermilyea, Senior