Donna Frett-Gregory simply known as DFG or Donna is a United States Virgin Islands politician and senator serving in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands from the St. Thomas-St. John District, since 2019. She has served as President of the 34th Virgin Islands Legislature.[1]
Donna Frett-Gregory | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virgin Islands Legislature from St. Thomas-St. John district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| President of the Virgin Islands Legislature | |
| In office January 11, 2021 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Novelle Francis |
| Succeeded by | Novelle Francis |
| Commissioner of Virgin Islands Department of Education | |
| In office January 15, 2014 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Governor | John de Jongh |
| Preceded by | LaVerne Terry |
| Succeeded by | Sharon McCollum |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1966 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Anna's Retreat, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Education | Western Governors University (MBA), Morgan State University (BSBA) University of the Virgin Islands (MPA) |
Early life and education
editDonna Frett-Gregory was born on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. A graduate of the Charlotte Amalie High School Class of 1983. Donna later obtained her MBA from Western Governors University, MPA from the University of the Virgin Islands and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Morgan State University. She also earned a Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government certificate in senior executive leadership and holds an advanced government finance certification from the Government Finance Officers Association.[1]
Epstein scandal
editIn July 2019, Frett-Gregory announced that she will be returning the $1,000 donated to her 2018 campaign back to Southern Trust Company, Inc. While doing so, Frett-Gregory has stated that she does not support Epstein misconduct amid his recent allegations and won’t be affiliated with anyone that behaves in that manner.[2]
Personal life
editFrett-Gregory is married with four children and two grandchildren. In May 2022, Donna tested positive for COVID-19.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory". Legislature of the Virgin Islands.
- ^ "Frett-Gregory is Third V.I. Politician to Relinquish Epstein-Tied Money". St. Thomas Source. July 16, 2019.
- ^ "Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory Tests Positive For Covid-19, Will Quarantine Until May 9". The Virgin Islands Consortium.