WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on his nomination of Claire DeMatteis to serve on the University of Delaware Board of Trustees:
“From her time serving as a top aide to then-Senator Joe Biden, to her extensive private sector experience, Claire has demonstrated sound judgment and leadership, and has earned the respect of Delawareans up and down our state. Claire is a University of Delaware graduate and active alumna whose experience will serve the university’s students and its Board of Trustees well. I look forward to the Delaware Senate considering Claire’s nomination.”
The Delaware Senate must confirm Governor Carney’s nomination. DeMatteis would replace Trustee Stuart Grant, who requested that his name be withdrawn for reappointment.
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DeMatteis has a diverse professional background in government, corporate governance and healthcare. From 2013-2016, DeMatteis worked as general counsel and senior vice president at Affinity Health Plan Inc., where she was responsible for all legal, regulatory and compliance matters for the $1.4 billion corporation. She worked in a similar role as executive vice president, general counsel, and chief privacy officer for Catalina Marketing Corporation, a digital media marketing company.
Previously, DeMatteis spent four years at Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, a Mid-Atlantic law firm with offices in Wilmington. She was partner in charge of the firm’s Delaware office from 2007-2008. During her decade working as senior counsel for then-Senator Joe Biden, from 1994-2004, DeMatteis served as a member of a senior team on issues involving law enforcement, foreign policy, and constitutional matters. She helped guide campaign strategy, managed constituent communications and drafted legislation.
Most recently, DeMatteis has served as Special Assistant to Governor Carney helping Commissioner Perry Phelps spearhead reforms at the Delaware Department of Correction.
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