OWS Initiatives

 

The Office of Workforce Strategy

About us

The Office of Workforce Strategy (OWS) is an executive branch that serves as the administrative staff to the Governor’s Workforce Council (GWC).

Our vision is for every Connecticut resident to have access to a meaningful career pathway and the support needed to fulfill their aspirations and for every Connecticut business to have access to a skilled workforce.

Our mission is to build the systems, teams, and approaches that will make Connecticut a talent environment that attracts and motivates students, career builders, and companies alike.

 

Staff Directory:

Kelli-Marie Vallieres, PhD | Chief Workforce Officer

Grace Suh | Chief of Staff

Anthony Barrett, MBA | Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Laura M. Baker | Workforce Development Specialist and Office Manager

Tracy Ariel |Director of Workforce and Business Engagement

Lindsey Leung | Staff Attorney 3

Christine Caminito | Director of Finance

Jonathan Richter, MPA | Research Analyst

Karen Quesnel |WIOA Program Manager

Billy Huang | Senior Policy Advisor

Sarah Bourdon | Grants and Contracts Specialist

Domonique Johnson | Grants Secretary 2

Michelle Fuhrman | Good Jobs Challenge Program Manager

Kristina Testa-Buzzee, EdD | Grants Performance Manager