Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee on Friday announced his nomination of three new members to the Governor’s Workforce Board: Xay Khamsyvoravong, Jessica Key, and Tracey Wiley.
Bally's Executive Director Among Nominees For Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board“Developing a strong, skilled workforce is critical for our businesses, economic prosperity, and the future of our state,” said McKee. “Xay, Jessica and Tracey will bring valuable insight and experience to the board, and I look forward to working with them and the board on how we can better support the next generation of workers and meet our RI 2030 goals.”
Xay Khamsyvoravong
Khamsyvoravong is currently a Newport city councilor who served as the city’s mayor until December 2024. The native Rhode Islander worked to improve Newport’s education system, expand infrastructure, and invest in middle-class and workforce housing.
Xay also has an extensive background in finance, having worked as the Senior Vice President of Webster Bank, the Managing Director for CBRE Investment Management, and now as the Director of PFM Financial Advisors.
Bally's Executive Director Among Nominees For Rhode Island Governor's Workforce BoardJessica Key
Meanwhile, Key is the assistant commissioner of workforce and executive director of the Rhode Island Higher Education & Industry Centers, which manages and operates three workforce development centers in the Ocean State.
Bally's Executive Director Among Nominees For Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board“Workforce development is essential to Rhode Island’s growth, and I’m grateful to Governor McKee for this opportunity,” said Key. “I look forward to working with my fellow board members to strengthen the skills, training, and resources enabling the next generation of workers in Rhode Island to maximize personal attainment and financial stability. Education and training aligned to industry demand will continue to be a key enabler of economic growth for this great state.”
Tracey Wiley
Bally's Executive Director Among Nominees For Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board. Before joining Bally’s Corporation, Wiley completed two consecutive gubernatorial appointments as the Director of the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Bally's Executive Director Among Nominees For Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board“I am honored to accept Governor McKee’s appointment to the Workforce Board,” said Wiley. “Servant leadership has been a vibrant thread in my career, and I am eager to continue to contribute to the advancement of a brighter future for all Rhode Islanders by creating greater accessibility to education and employment across communities.”
All three nominees have been submitted to the Rhode Island Senate for advice and consent.
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