Cabinet
Members
Chief of Staff
Bonnie Krenz-Schnurman
Bonnie Krenz-Schnurman is the Chief of Staff for Governor Abigail Spanberger. Prior to this position, she served as Former Chief of Staff for Former U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger.
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Candi Mundon King
The Secretary of the Commonwealth assists the Governor in her appointments to boards and commissions; manages extraditions, clemency petitions, restoration of voting rights, and countless other certifications and filings of the Commonwealth.
Secretary of Administration
Traci J. Deshazor
The five state agencies in the Administration Secretariat manage the Commonwealth’s buildings and grounds, administer employee policies and benefits, oversee elections, safeguard human rights, work to improve manager-employee relations in state government, direct state funds to constitutional officers, and oversee the Commonwealth's information technology.
Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry
Katie K. Frazier
The Agriculture and Forestry Secretariat oversee the Virginia Racing Commission (VRC), the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), and the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF). Together, these agencies promote rural and economic development, support farmers and forest landowners, expand global markets for Virginia products, conserve farmland and working forests, protect the Chesapeake Bay, and strengthen food security across the Commonwealth. Learn more about the agencies.
Secretary of Commerce and Trade
Carrie H. Chenery
The Secretary of Commerce and Trade is dedicated to developing and growing an economy that works for all Virginians. Our nine agencies are dedicated to assisting Virginians in a variety of ways, enabling them to actively contribute to our economy. We strive to utilize the great assets of Virginia to help sustain its status as the best place to live, work, and conduct business.
On this site, we hope that you are able to learn more about our office and the work of our agencies.
Secretary of Education
Dr. Jeffery O. Smith
The Education Secretariat provides guidance to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), as well as Virginia’s 16 public colleges and universities, 23 community colleges and five higher education and research centers. We also provide support to seven state-funded arts/cultural institutions.
Secretary of Health and Human Resources
Marvin Figueroa
The Secretary of Health and Human Resources oversees 12 state agencies which provide often-vital services to Virginians including: individuals with disabilities, the aging community, low-income working families, children, and caregivers.
Secretary of Finance
Mark D. Sickles
The Secretary of Finance provides guidance to the four key agencies within the Finance Secretariat. These agencies handle all the financial transactions of the Commonwealth — from collecting taxes to paying bills and distributing aid to localities.
Secretary of Labor
Jessica K. Looman
The Secretary of Labor oversees a range of regional, state, and federal programs that connect Virginians to the skills, training, and opportunities they need to thrive in the 21st century economy. The advisor works closely with Virginia’s labor and business communities to identify and fill vacant jobs in high demand sectors including IT, healthcare, and energy.
Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources
David L. Bulova
The Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources advises the Governor on natural resources issues and works to advance the Governor's top environmental priorities. The Secretary oversees five agencies that protect and restore the Commonwealth’s natural and historic resources. The Secretary's office and all of the natural resources agencies work together to uphold the provisions of Article XI of the Virginia Constitution.
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Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security
Stanley M. Meador
The Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security enhances the quality of life for Virginia's citizens, visitors and businesses of the Commonwealth through public awareness, education, training, emergency response, disaster preparedness, prevention, policy development, enforcement, response, recovery and reentry.
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Secretary of Transportation
Nick M. Donohue
The Secretary of Transportation is committed to creating and maintaining a multimodal network that connects Virginians to jobs, education, and health care across the Commonwealth and serves as the platform for Virginia’s economy. Working collaboratively, we can advance this network by tying transportation decisions to economic competitiveness and identifying innovative solutions to transportation challenges.
Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs
Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, USA (Ret.)
The Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs supports the Commonwealth by overseeing services and initiatives that strengthen Virginia’s veteran, military, and defense communities. This includes leading the Virginia Department of Veterans Services to ensure veterans and their families receive earned benefits, health care, education, and employment support; serving as the Commonwealth’s primary liaison to the U.S. Department of Defense; overseeing the Department of Military Affairs and the Virginia National Guard to protect citizens during emergencies; and managing the Veteran Service Foundation to provide supplemental support for veteran programs. Together, these efforts reflect Virginia’s commitment to being the most veteran- and military-friendly state in the nation.
Chief Diversity Officer
Dr. Sesha Joi Moon
The Commonwealth Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer is focused on promoting ideas, policies, and economic opportunities for disadvantaged Virginians, including Virginians living with disabilities and bringing Virginians of different faiths together.
Counsel to the Governor
Matt McGuire
Matt McGuire provides oversight and guidance for legal matters occurring within the Office of the Governor. He previously served the Commonwealth under Attorney General Mark Herring as the Principal Deputy Solicitor General and Executive Division Counsel.
