Executive Council
May 27, 2014

Senior Appointment Announced

The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the appointment of Jacquelyn Howard as Associate Secretary to Cabinet (Communications) Acting, with responsibility for the Communications Branch of Executive Council. Ms. Howard most recently held the position of Director of Strategic Communications and Planning, Communications Branch, Executive Council.

“I welcome Ms. Howard to this position and look forward to her continued contribution and service to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
- The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

The appointment is effective immediately. Biographical information is provided in the backgrounder below.

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Media contact:
Milly Brown
Director of Communications
Office of the Premier
709-729-3570
millybrown@gov.nl.ca

BACKGROUNDER
Biography Jacquelyn Howard

Jacquelyn Howard has served in senior communications roles across the Provincial Government since entering the Public Service in 2003. Most recently, Ms. Howard held the position of Director of Strategic Communications and Planning with Executive Council. Prior to that, Ms. Howard served as Director of Communications with the Communications Branch, the Department of Education and the former Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment. Prior to entering the public service, Ms. Howard worked with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as a reporter, producer, and anchor in Corner Brook, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, St. John’s and Calgary, Alberta.

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