Executive Council
September 12, 2014
Premier Announces Senior Appointment
Premier Marshall today announced the appointment of Milly Brown to the position of Associate Secretary to Cabinet, Communications. The role provides support to Executive Council and coordinates government-wide communications.
“Ms. Brown’s skill and competency has been clear to me over the past eight months. In addition to being a strategic thinker and skilled communicator, she has a broad knowledge of communications best practices, media relations, strategic planning and communications analysis and measurement.”
- The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
Milly Brown has spent close to four years in communications in the premier’s office taking on progressively more responsible roles, most recently, director of communications.
“I know Milly’s knowledge and skill will serve the government and the people of the province well, and I wish her every success in this position.”
-Premier Marshall
The appointment is effective Monday, September 15.
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Media Contacts:|
Kevin Guest Press Secretary Office of the Premier 709-729-4304, 730-2320 kevinjguest@gov.nl.ca |
BACKGROUNDER
Biography
Milly Brown holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and English and a Bachelor of Education degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland. A bilingual communications professional, she studied public relations from the University of Victoria. Prior to coming to government, Ms. Brown spent eight years as a communications consultant and several years as an educator, at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Her communications experience and training also includes the two-year training process to qualify as a Certified Carnegie Communications coach and eight years served in that role.
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