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Governor Lamont Names Elisa Velardo Interim DDS Commissioner as Jordan Scheff Departs

26 May 2026 3:01 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced DDS Commissioner Jordan Scheff will leave on June 11, 2026, for a new opportunity. Deputy Commissioner Elisa Velardo, with 25 years of experience, will serve as interim commissioner, continuing the agency's mission to support individuals…

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