Donna Frett-Gregory

Donna Alecia Frett-Gregory (born October 4, 1965) is an American politician who served as a member of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands from the St. Thomas/St. John district from 2019 to 2025. A three term senator, Frett-Gregory served as Vice President and chair of the Finance Committee in the 33rd Legislature. From 2021 to 2023, she served as Senate President during the 34th Legislature, ultimately becoming the third woman in the legislature’s history to do so.

Prior to her entering politics, she served as Chief Financial Officer of the Virgin Islands Port Authority, Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Education, and Director of Operations at the Virgin Islands Department of Justice.

Early life and education Frett-Gregory was born on the island of St. Thomas to Jacob Augustus Frett and Iris Hobson. She grew up in Hospital Ground (Round De Field) neighborhood of Charlotte Amalie. In 1983, Frett-Gregory graduated from Charlotte Amalie High School and later obtained her MBA from Western Governors University, MPA from the University of the Virgin Islands and a BSBA from Morgan State University. She earned a certificate in senior executive leadership from Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government and holds an advanced government finance certification from the Government Finance Officers Association. The foundation hosts an annual International Women's Day celebration honoring women across the territory.

Political career During the 2018 election, Frett-Gregory was among the top women to dominate the race. She emphasized the need for senators to work together and offered solutions to stabilizing the economy and improving the government’s retirement system.

As Senate President, Frett-Gregory collaborated with the Bryan administration and overhauled the Legislature's internal processes, including the development of administrative policies and procedures for institutional operations.

Committees chaired Education and Workforce Development: January 14, 2019 – January 11, 2021 (inaugural chair, preceding Genevieve Whitaker) Committee of the Whole: January 11, 2021 – January 9, 2023 (succeeding Novelle Francis, preceding Novelle Francis) Budget, Appropriations and Finance: January 9, 2023 – December 19, 2024 (succeeding Kurt Vialet, preceding Novelle Francis)

Decision not to seek re-election In May 2024, Frett-Gregory announced she would not seek re-election to the 36th Legislature, stating the decision came "after careful reflection and discussion with family members, friends, supporters and constituents." She stated her intention to continue public service in a different capacity and to dedicate more time to her DFG Community Impact Foundation. She filed her official candidacy in the St. Thomas/St. John District in May 2026 alongside lieutenant governor running mate Rodney Moorehead, a longtime St. Croix educator who has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal across the St. Croix school district.

Personal life Frett-Gregory is divorced and has four children and three grandchildren. In May 2022, Donna tested positive for COVID-19.