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Subcommittee nominates Rachel Kaprielian and Leo Sarkisian as co-chairs

Workforce Support Subcommittee, Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities · January 29, 2026
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Summary

During the meeting the Workforce Support Subcommittee took nominations and advanced Rachel Kaprielian and Leo Sarkisian for co-chair roles; the transcript records affirmative votes and at least one voiced opposition, with the chair to follow up offline.

BOSTON — The Workforce Support Subcommittee moved to fill its leadership after Commissioner Andrew LaVarte stepped down. Multiple members volunteered; a formal nomination put forward two sitting commissioners, Rachel Kaprielian and Leo Sarkisian.

A member nominated Rachel Kaprielian and Leo Sarkisian to serve as co-chairs. Members called for the question; the transcript records at least two affirmative responses and one voiced opposition during the verbal vote. The chair indicated she would connect with the nominees offline to finalize next steps.

The election occurred amid discussion of the subcommittee's workplan and planning for the next meeting, when members expect to invite external guests to discuss workforce strategies and apprenticeship programs.

The transcript does not contain a full roll-call vote or a written tally of all members present; the chair committed to follow up offline to document the formal appointment.