Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced a slate of more than 60 new appointments Wednesday, filling out several high-profile boards, including the state Board of Education, the Board of Elections and the boards of visitors for several colleges and universities.
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Photos: Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet sworn in
Bonnie Krenz-Schnurman is sworn in as the Chief of Staff for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
David Bulova is sworn in as the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
David Bulova is sworn in as the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Carrie Chenery is sworn in as the Secretary of Commerce and Trade for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Carrie Chenery is sworn in as the Secretary of Commerce and Trade for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Traci Deshazor is sworn in as the Secretary of Administration for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Traci Deshazor is sworn in as the Secretary of Administration for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Nicholas Donohue is sworn in as the Secretary of Transportation for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Katie Frazier is sworn in as the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Jessica Looman is sworn in as the Secretary of Labor for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Matthew McGuire is sworn in as the Counsel to the Governor for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Stanley Meador is sworn in as the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Stanley Meador is sworn in as the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Sesha Joi Moon is sworn in as the Chief Diversity Officer for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Sesha Joi Moon is sworn in as the Chief Diversity Officer for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Candi Mundon-King is sworn in as the Secretary of the Commonwealth for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Mark Sickles is sworn in as the Secretary of Finance for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond on Sunday.
Jeffery Smith is sworn in as the Secretary of Education for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger poses for a photo with her Cabinet in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Pictured are (from left) Secretary of Finance Mark Sickles; Secretary of the Commonwealth Candi Mundon-King; Counsel to the Governor Matthew McGuire; Secretary of Administration Traci Deshazor; Secretary of Education Jeffery Smith; Secretary of Labor Jessica Looman; Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Retired Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams; Transition Director Karen Mask (not a Cabinet position); Spanberger; Chief of Staff Bonnie Krenz-Schnurman; Chief Diversity Officer Sesha Joi Moon; Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources David Bulova; Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery; Secretary of Health and Human Resources Marvin Figerora; Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Katie Frazier; Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Stanley Meador; and Secretary of Transportation Nicholas Donohue.
