Melissa DeRosa

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Melissa DeRosa

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'''Melissa DeRosa''' is an American former government official. She served as Secretary to the former [[Governor of New York]], [[Andrew Cuomo]], from 2017 until 2021. She was described by the ''[[The New York Times|New York Times]]'' as the most powerful appointed official in the state as well as being the first woman appointed to the role. During her tenure, she helped steer bills through the legislature, including the $15 minimum wage, paid family leave and expanded insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization.
'''Melissa DeRosa''' is an American former government official. She served as Secretary to the former [[Governor of New York]], [[Andrew Cuomo]], from 2017 until 2021. She was described by the ''[[The New York Times|New York Times]]'' as the most powerful appointed official in the state as well as being the first woman appointed to the role. During her tenure, she spearheaded efforts to discredit and retaliate against women who made allegations of [[sexual harassment]] against [[Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment allegations|the governor]], and contributed to a toxic work environment by "scream[ing] and curs[ing] at subordinates over small stumbles." She also helped steer bills through the legislature, including a $15 minimum wage, paid family leave, and expanded insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization.


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
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