The Child Development Division (CDD) is pleased to announce that Nicole Dubuque will be joining our team as the CDD Policy Director on Monday, June 7th. Nicole brings a wealth of experience in program administration, strategic planning and development, and implementation of rules and policies, as well as grants and contracts administration. Nicole was instrumental in her role within the Economic Services Division (ESD) as the Reach Up Program Manager to bring MOMS, a Yale evidence-based program to Vermont. She has also been a leader in bringing professional development opportunities to the Reach Up program, and she is well versed in presenting information to a variety of stakeholder groups, including on a national stage.
In her previous role, Nicole worked extensively with both internal and external partners and looks forward to working with many of the same partners and developing relationships with the many new partners of the Child Development Division.
In this role, Nicole will be the CCDF co-state administrator and will oversee our Systems Unit, Head Start Collaboration Director, and our Grants and Contracts unit.
Please join me in welcoming Nicole!
Miranda A. Gray
Interim CDD Deputy Commissioner