WILMINGTON– Today, Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced the nomination of LaKresha Moultrie as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Labor. Moultrie’s appointment, pending Senate confirmation, marks a key step in Meyer’s commitment to creating a robust workforce and ensuring equitable opportunities for all Delawareans.

“LaKresha brings a wealth of experience, passion, and a deep understanding of the challenges facing Delaware’s workers. She is a proven leader with a track record of empowering individuals, advocating for workers’ rights, and driving economic growth,” said Governor-elect Matt Meyer. “Her leadership will be critical in building a Delaware where every worker can thrive, from expanding workforce training to ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions.”

Moultrie has led a career dedicated to service in the Delaware community. She currently serves as the Vice President of Legal Affairs, General Counsel, and Chief Enterprise Risk Officer at Delaware State University. Prior to this role, Moultrie led a successful career at the Delaware Department of Justice, where she began as an entry-level prosecutor and rose through the ranks to Chief Deputy Attorney General.

“LaKresha is a tremendous leader of people, and I’m more than confident that her knowledge, experience, and sound judgment will serve the state well as she becomes our next Secretary of Labor,” said Dr. Tony Allen, President of Delaware State University. “LaKresha also has a unique ability to execute on a vision — to turn ideas into reality. I know she will work tirelessly and effectively to advance Governor-elect Meyer’s priorities, to protect and expand the rights of Delaware workers and their families. ” 

Moultrie’s nomination reflects Governor-elect Meyer’s commitment to ensuring that Delaware’s economy works for everyone. As Secretary of the Department of Labor, Moultrie will be tasked with overseeing labor relations, worker safety, unemployment insurance, and workforce development programs, focusing on the creation of quality jobs, the strengthening of labor rights, and the reduction of employment disparities in underserved communities.

Biography

LaKresha Moultrie, Nominee, Secretary, Delaware Department of Labor

ABOUT DELAWARE GOVERNOR-ELECT MATT MEYER
Governor-elect Matt Meyer is a former public school math teacher and small business owner who has served as New Castle County Executive since 2017. As the leader of Delaware’s largest local government, Matt has proven that government can still work for the people– delivering real results for real people and making real progress for Delaware’s working families. Gov-elect Meyer will bring that same result-driven leadership across our state by creating an effective government that reflects our values and priorities. 

From Wilmington to Kenya and Iraq: Growing up in Delaware, Matt attended schools in the Brandywine School District, followed by Wilmington Friends School, and then studied Computer Science & Political Science at Brown University. He then moved to Nairobi, Kenya, where he learned Swahili and created Ecosandals, a recycled footwear company that sold environmentally friendly footwear to customers in 17 countries on five continents.  Matt subsequently spent 12 months in Mosul, Iraq, as a diplomat embedded with the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

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