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Rebecca Hough from Evatran demonstrates plugless power

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Governor Northam Announces Administration Appointments #VaGovernor #VaPolitics #VaGovernment

Governor Ralph Northam has announced additional appointments to his Administration.

Secretariat of Education

Jenna Conway, Chief Deputy, Virginia Department of Education

Jenna Conway has been appointed Chief Deputy at the Virginia Department of Education. Prior to her appointment, Jenna served as the Assistant Superintendent of Early Childhood at the Louisiana Department of Education, where she led a first-of-its-kind effort to unify and improve the state's child care, Head Start, and pre-kindergarten systems since 2012.

Jenna has also previously held roles as Director of Strategic Planning and Enterprise Program Management at the New York City Housing Authority and Director of Project Management at Ashoka’s Changemakers in Washington, DC. Jenna is a native of Charlottesville and holds a degree in American Studies from Yale University and a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University.

Secretariat of Commerce and Trade

Robby Demeria, Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade for Technology

Robby Demeria has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade for Technology. Prior to his appointment, he served as Executive Director of the Richmond Technology Council, known as RVATECH, a business association in the technology industry representing over 26,000 practitioners and nearly 300 businesses as the voice of technology in the greater Richmond region. He also served as Vice President of Government Affairs for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and held legislative positions with former Congressman Jim Moran and Delegate Bob Brink. Robby obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from George Mason University.

Larry Wilder, Confidential Policy Assistant, Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity

Larry Wilder has been appointed Confidential Policy Assistant for the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity. Prior to his appointment, Larry served as Advisor for Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Secretariat of Commerce and Trade. He has also held positions in the Office of the Governor, serving as Assistant Secretary of Education and Special Assistant on Reentry Education in the Secretariat of Education. Larry has previously worked in urban development, marketing and finance, and as an attorney at the Richmond firm Harrell & Chambliss.

Larry is graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, where he received a Master of Business Administration in Finance. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Virginia.

Secretariat of the Commonwealth

Board Appointments

Advisory Board on Genetic Counseling

Lori Swain* of Alexandria, Executive Director, National Cancer Registrars Association

Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Commission

Lana Sargent, PhD, GNP-BC, FNP-C of Ashland, VCU Assistant Professor

Aquaculture Advisory Board

Michael Oesterling of Gloucester County, Executive Director, Shellfish Growers of Virginia

Bryan Plemmons* of Goshen, Owner of Casta Line Trout Farms, Goshen, and Virginia Trout Company, Monterey

Board for Barbers and Cosmetology

Gilda Acosta of Arlington, Artist and Owner, Lady Octopus Tattoos

Reverend Darrin L. Hill of Petersburg, Master Barber and Proprietor, Personal Touch Beauty & Barber Salon

Lonnie Quesenberry* of Tazewell, Retired Teacher and Stylist at Rock, Paper, Scissors Salon

Board of Social Work

Maria Eugenia del Villar, LCSW* of Fairfax, private practice

Michael E. Hayter, LCSW of Abingdon, Appalachian Clinical Services

Dolores Sweeny Paulson, PhD, LCSW* of McLean, private practice

Capitol Square Preservation Council

The Honorable Robert Brink of Arlington, Former Senior Legislative Advisor to the Governor and Former Member, Virginia House of Delegates

Lauranett L. Lee, PhD* of Chesterfield, Visiting Professor, Jepson School of Leadership Studies, University of Richmond

State Executive Council for Children’s Services

The Honorable Mary W. Biggs* of Blacksburg, Member, Montgomery County Board of Supervisors

Courtney Gaskins, PhD* of Warrenton, Vice President of Programs, Youth for Tomorrow

The Honorable Willie T. Greene, Sr. of Galax, Vice Mayor, City of Galax

The Honorable Catherine M. Hudgins* of Fairfax, Member, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

R. Morgan Quicke* of Warsaw, County Administrator, County of Richmond

Amanda Noell Stanley of Bedford, President and CEO, DePaul Community Resources

Jessica J. Stern of Glen Allen, Co-Founder & COO, Connect Our Kids

Virginia Interagency Coordinating Council

Kendall Lamar Lee, EdD* of Kenbridge, System Manager, Infant and Toddler Connection of the Heartland, Longwood University

The Honorable Debra H. Rodman of Henrico, Member, Virginia House of Delegates

*denotes reappointment

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What makes Ledbury shirts different? Ledbury founder, Paul Trible explains to Steve Case that It’s all about the button.  

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May’s Lighthouse Startup Journeys will be on May 20th at 6pm at 804RVA.  Will Loving from Altron Corporation will be joining us as our fireside chat this month. Will started Ironworks the year after the tech bubble popped and grew it over ten years before selling the company.  Through Altron Corporation, Will has started investing in other companies throughout the region.     

May’s early stage startup presentations will feature Autotalky and Luhvah.  RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/804RVA/events/221081980/