For Immediate Release
February 4, 2011
Contact: Erika Monroe-Kane or Stephanie Hayden, Department of Children and Families, (608) 266-9000
Department of Children and Families Announces
Administrator for the Division of Family and Economic
Security
Madison - Today Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Eloise Anderson announced the appointment of Kristiane Randal as Administrator of the Division of Family and Economic Security.
"We are fortunate to have a person with Kris's depth of knowledge and experience in family economic issues join our team," said Secretary Anderson. "With 28 years in public service, including DCF programs, Kris will help the Department advance the financial stability of Wisconsin families."
Kris has served as a manager or legal counsel in several state agencies, including the Department of Health and Social Services, where she worked directly with a number of DCF programs. In her most recent position at the Department of Commerce, Kris was Assistant General Counsel and oversaw the Petroleum Environmental Cleanup Fund Act program as well as a variety of economic development programs. Her dedication to families extends beyond the workplace. Kris served for 10 years on the Board of Directors, including as President, of Lad Lake, a youth treatment agency in the Milwaukee area.
"I am delighted to be back working in children and family issues which are so critical to the future of the state," stated Randal.
Randal will begin this position on Monday, February 7, 2011.
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