Donna Frett-Gregory
Member of the Virgin Islands Legislature from St. Thomas-St. John district
Assumed office
January 14, 2019
President of the Virgin Islands Legislature
In office
January 11, 2021 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byNovelle Francis
Succeeded byNovelle Francis
Commissioner of Virgin Islands Department of Education
In office
January 15, 2014 – January 5, 2015
GovernorJohn de Jongh
Preceded byLaVerne Terry
Succeeded bySharon McCollum
Personal details
Born (1966-10-04) October 4, 1966
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Political partyDemocratic
Children4
ResidenceAnna's Retreat, U.S. Virgin Islands
EducationWestern 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]

References

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