Maryland Governor-Elect Wes Moore announces Cabinet posts

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Gov.-Elect Wes Moore introduced a number of appointments to his Cupboard on Thursday.

Moore appointed Dr. Laura Herrera Scott to be Maryland’s well being secretary. Scott most not too long ago served as government vice chairman of inhabitants well being at Summit Well being, and as vice chairman of scientific technique and product at Anthem.

Moore additionally introduced that Portia Wu shall be Maryland’s secretary of labor. She has been working as managing director of U.S. public coverage at Microsoft, the place she has labored since 2017.

The incoming governor, who formally enters workplace subsequent week, has named Rafael Lopez as Maryland’s secretary of human companies. He has been serving as senior advisor to the Administration for Youngsters and Households on the U.S. Division of Well being and Human Providers.

Maryland Governor-Elect Wes Moore pronounces management staff members

Moore additionally introduced that Vincent Schiraldi shall be Maryland’s secretary of juvenile companies. He has been working at Columbia College, the place he served as senior analysis scientist on the Columbia College of Social Work and co-director of the Columbia Justice Lab.

Moore additionally named Atif Chaudhry as Maryland’s Secretary of Basic Providers.

Moore additionally introduced the appointment of Anthony Woods as secretary of veterans affairs.

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