Donna Frett-Gregory Explained

Donna Frett-Gregory
Alt:A portrait of a smiling black woman with a US and a Virgin Islands flag in the background. She is wearing a suit and a loose pink bowtie or scarf. She gad micro-braids, pearl hanging earrings, and a lapel pin.
Caption:Official portrait of US Virgin Islands Senator Donna Frett-Gregory
Office:Member of the Virgin Islands Legislature from St. Thomas-St. John district
Term Start:January 14, 2019
Office1:President of the Virgin Islands Legislature
Term Start1:January 11, 2021
Term End1:January 9, 2023
Predecessor1:Novelle Francis
Successor1:Novelle Francis
Office2:Commissioner of Virgin Islands Department of Education
Governor2:John de Jongh
Term Start2:January 15, 2014
Term End2:January 5, 2015
Predecessor2:LaVerne Terry
Successor2:Sharon McCollum
Birth Date:4 October 1966
Birth Place:St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
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)

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]

Early life and education

Donna 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

In 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

Frett-Gregory is married with four children and two grandchildren. In May 2022, Donna tested positive for COVID-19.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory . Legislature of the Virgin Islands.
  2. Web site: Frett-Gregory is Third V.I. Politician to Relinquish Epstein-Tied Money . St. Thomas Source . July 16, 2019.
  3. Web site: Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory Tests Positive For Covid-19, Will Quarantine Until May 9 . The Virgin Islands Consortium.