Donna Frett-Gregory

Donna Frett-Gregory
Member of the Virgin Islands Legislature from the St. Thomas/St. John District
In office January 14, 2019 – January 13, 2025
Succeeded by	Avery Lewis
President of the Virgin Islands Legislature
In office January 11, 2021 – January 9, 2023
Preceded by	Novelle Francis
Succeeded by	Novelle Francis
Vice President of the Virgin Islands Legislature
In office January 14, 2019 – May 15, 2019
Preceded by	Nereida Rivera-O’Reilly
Succeeded by	Myron D. Jackson
Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Education
In office January 15, 2014 – January 5, 2015
Governor	John de Jongh
Preceded by	LaVerne Terry
Succeeded by	Sharon McCollum
Personal details
Born	(1966-10-04) October 4, 1966 (age 58) St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Political 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 locally known as Donna is a United States Virgin Islander politician who represented St. Thomas/St. John in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, from 2019 to 2025. 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 earned a certificate in senior executive leadership from Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government 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. "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.