Gina Fiandaca
Gina Fiandaca is an American government official who was appointed to serve as secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in January 2023.
Gina Fiandaca | |
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Secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation | |
Assumed office January 2023 | |
Governor | Maura Healey |
Preceded by | Jamey Tesler |
Personal details | |
Born | East Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Education | Suffolk University (BS) Boston University (MBA) |
Early life and education
Fiandaca was born and raised in East Boston, Massachusetts.[1] She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Suffolk University and a Master of Business Administration from Boston University.[2]
Career
From 2006 to 2014, Fiandaca served as director of Boston's Office of the Parking Clerk. From 2015 to 2019, she served as commissioner of the Boston Department of Transportation.[3] In 2019, she became assistant city manager of Austin, Texas.[4] She was appointed by governor Maura Healey to serve as secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in January 2023.[5]
Personal life
Fiandaca's sister, Cheryl Fiandaca, was married to William Bratton.[6]
References
- DeLuca, Nick (January 21, 2015). "5 Questions for Boston Transportation Commissioner & Eastie Lifer Gina Fiandaca". www.americaninno.com. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- Kuznitz, Alison (2022-12-23). "Gina Fiandaca named Gov.-elect Maura Healey's transportation secretary". masslive. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- "Who Is Gina Fiandaca, MassDOT's New Boss?". StreetsblogMASS. 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- Findell, Elizabeth. "Meet new Austin leader Gina Fiandaca". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- "Healey picks former Boston official as transportation secretary". WBUR. 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- "Appreciation:Lucy Fiandaca, East Boston Resident, Pillar of the Community – East Boston Times-Free Press". eastietimes.com. Retrieved 2023-01-12.