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OEC names Michelle Cook as ombudsman, introduces COO and hears homelessness council update
Summary
OEC announced Michelle Cook as the agency's ombudsman and introduced Sam Reinstein as chief operating officer. Department of Housing staff described codification of the Interagency Council on Homelessness and next steps for convening and appointments.
The commissioner announced that Michelle Cook will serve as OEC's ombudsman, a position intended to help families and contractors raise concerns and seek resolution across home visiting, birth‑to‑3, licensing and Head Start programs. "I'm so grateful for the opportunity, to be the OEC's first ombudsman," Michelle Cook said, adding she will share contact information in the meeting chat and develop the role collaboratively.
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