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NEW: Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Additional Staff in Office of the Governor & Administration Appointments

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Friday, January 9, 2026

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Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Additional Staff in Office of the Governor & Administration Appointments

Governor-Elect Spanberger: “These Leaders Will Help Guide My Administration’s Efforts to Build a Stronger, More Affordable Virginia for Families Across Every Corner of our Commonwealth”

RICHMOND, Va. — Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger today announced additional senior staff in the Office of the Governor, state agency leadership, and secretariat staff.

“Virginians deserve a state government fully focused on lowering costs for families, expanding economic opportunity in every community, and making Virginia’s public schools the very best in the nation. I’m proud to welcome to my incoming administration a group of Virginians who share my commitment to delivering on these priorities and serving the people of our Commonwealth,” said Spanberger. “I trust these experienced professionals to provide the pragmatic, commonsense leadership Virginians voted for this November. Together, these leaders will help guide my administration’s efforts to build a stronger, more affordable Virginia for families across every corner of our Commonwealth.”

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

  • Libby Wiet, Communications Director
  • Rachel Lawless, Director of Scheduling
  • Kelly Johnson, Deputy Policy Director
  • Jessica Samuels, Deputy Counsel

ADMINISTRATION

  • Matthew Weinstein, Deputy Secretary
  • Mylam Ly, Assistant Secretary

FINANCE

  • Sharon Lawrence, State Comptroller, Department of Accounts

NATURAL & HISTORIC RESOURCES

  • Adrienne Kotula, Deputy Secretary

PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY

  • Jacquelyn Katson, Deputy Secretary
  • Dillon Taylor, Deputy Secretary

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