RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced additional appointments to his Administration today.
Secretariat of Natural Resources
Katie Sallee, Special Assistant for Policy and Communications to the Secretary of Natural Resources
Katie Sallee has been appointed Special Assistant for Policy and Communications to the Secretary of Natural Resources. She has served as Special Assistant to the Secretary of Natural Resources since March 2019. Prior to joining the Northam Administration, Katie was a field organizer for the League of Conservation Voters and served as a legislative intern in the office of Delegate Betsy Carr. Katie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Secretariat of the Commonwealth
Dana Legere, Special Assistant for Constituent Services and Community Engagement
Dana Legere has been appointed Special Assistant for Constituent Services and Community Engagement. She has served in the Office of Constituent Services and Community Engagement since September 2020. Prior to joining the Northam Administration, she served as the Virginia Community College System representative on Governor McAuliffe’s Civic Engagement Task Force. Dana received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from James Madison University and her Associates Degree from John Tyler Community College.
Austin Walker, Special Assistant for Clemency
Austin Walker has been appointed Special Assistant for Clemency. Prior to joining the Northam Administration, Austin was a legislative intern in the office of State Senator Jennifer McClellan. Austin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia and a Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University with a focus in administration, planning, and policy practice. She is a native of Rockingham County and resides in the City of Richmond.
Board Appointments
Advisory Board on Occupational Therapy
Aquaculture Advisory Board
Board of Historic Resources
Eastern Virginia Medical School Board of Visitors
Judicial Review and Inquiry Commission
Southwest Virginia Energy Research and Development Authority
State Air Pollution Control Board
State Water Control Board
Virginia College Savings Plan
*denotes reappointment
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