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Spanberger Appoints Dr. Moon as Virginia's Chief Diversity Officer

1/1/2026

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Virginia's incoming Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger named Dr. Sesha Joi Moon as chief diversity officer.
Moon has government and nonprofit experience, including roles with Rep. Jasmine Crockett and as U.S. House chief diversity officer.
Spanberger says Moon's appointment aims to create opportunities for all Virginians.
Spanberger won the election by more than 10 percentage points, reclaiming the governor's mansion from Republican Glenn Youngkin.

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Virginia's incoming Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger named Dr. Sesha Joi Moon as chief diversity officer.
Moon has government and nonprofit experience, including roles with Rep. Jasmine Crockett and as U.S. House chief diversity officer.
Spanberger says Moon's appointment aims to create opportunities for all Virginians.
Spanberger won the election by more than 10 percentage points, reclaiming the governor's mansion from Republican Glenn Youngkin.