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Office of the Governor United States Virgin Islands PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU COMPLETE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE. 1) ALL questions must be fully and correctly answered and returned to the Office of Legal Counsel within seven (7) business days of your receipt of the Questionnaire. 2) Do not submit a resume instead of this Questionnaire. 3) If more than the allotted space on this form is required for a complete and full answer, please attach as many additional 8% x 11 sheets as may be needed. At the top of each additional sheet put your name, “Office of the Governor, Office of Legal Counsel”, and then reference the question number before each answer. 4) The Questionnaire is in POF Format. Please complete all responses clearly in black font color. Responses are f4Q1to be handwritten. 5) Please do not hesitate to call the Office of Legal Counsel at Government House at (340) 774-0001 if you have any questions concerning this Questionnaire. Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Acencies. Boards & Commissions 2(Page NOMINEE’S NA1I•:: SECTION I: BIOGRAPHICAL DATA 1. NAME: (Last) (First) Greene Quinones -— çhantelie Dianna SOCIAL SECURITY:S80-19-7313 —.____ 3. ADDRESS: Mailing: 326 Prince Street, Unit 1304, Frederiksted, VI 00840 Residential: 13 D Prince Street, Frederiksted, VI 00840 Business: E-Mail:_chantellequinones@yahoo.com Phone Number(s) — 4. Length of Residence in the Virgin Islands: 39 years — S. Date of Birth: 07-09-1985 6. Place of Birth: St. Croix, USVI 7. Marital Status: XMarried _Single 8. Full Name of Spouse: Aleiandro Quihones Mailing & Residential Address: Same as above Business, Name & Address: N/A Institution L.!niversily of the Virgin L Islands Randolph- Macon 9. EDUCATION Dates Attended Degree Received Augusi 2008-May Master of Arts in 201 I August 2003-May .L. (Middle) (Other) (Cell) 340-277-SS47 (Home) Widowed _Divorced Woman’s College - Date Received May 15. 2011 2007 English Lileralure Educalion Bachelor of Arts in May 3. 2007 Certifications L I Office at the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies. Boards & Commissions 3lpage NOMINEE’S NA,%tt: 10. EMPLOYMENT RECORD: Please list, in chronological order, your complete employment record for the past ten (10) years, beginnrng with the present or most recent position. fAttach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question number) Employer Dates of Employment DeparLment of Planning :Maitli 2024-present and Natural Resources- Territorial Park,. and Protected Areas Virgin Islands Department of Education - Position Address/Phone# Supervisor 45 Estate Mars Hill Federiksted. VT 00840 2133 Hospital Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, Vi 00820 11.. GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: A. Ust all federal, state, territorial or local government services, giving dates and type of service such as employee, boards, commissions, executive, legislative or judicial branches, consultant, voluntary service, part-time or honorary jAttach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question number] B. list and attach a copy of all service contracts you have held independently or been a party to with the Government of the Virgin Islands, ,overnmenl of the IJSVI Special Projects Coordinaeor-2024 present 5overnrnernof the USV( Secondary Teacher 201 3-7024 Special Projects Coordinator Common ication.s peciaIist Secondary Teauhei Director Kristina Edwards Gordonj January 2013- March 2024 OfFice oF the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Oeiiarl.nents, Agen’ies, Boards & Commissions 4lPage NON1fNEI’%’ flu’: 12. BUSINEsSES AND FINANCIAL INTEREST; List all businesses (for profit or not for profit), real estate and trusts in which you have at least a 10% interest or control of assets or serve as an officer or member of a board with voting rights. [Attach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question number) NA V 13. QUALIFICATIONS; What in your opinion qualifies you to serve the People of the Virgin Islands in the position which the Governor has nominated you? slands I-Iistoi’ic Preservation Commission feels like the perfect opportunity SECTION II HONORS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS 14. MEMBERSHIPS: List all memberships and offices held in professional, fraternal, scholarly, civic, charitable, and other organizations. IS. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS. TRUSTS, ETC.: list all government or private sector boards, trusts, or fiduciary responsible positions on which you have served or are now serving. 16. HONORS AND AWARDS: List all scholarships, fellowships, honorary degrees, honor society memberships, and any other special recognition for outstanding service or achievement. I was born and raised in Frederiksted, St Croix. and spent nearly every day in town visiting my mom at ier workplace. Later, my mother owned her own business in Frederiksted for over 20 years. This xperience has given me a unique perspective on the changes that have occurred over the years, the needs of the town’s residents, and the ability to research and explore the resources required to address hose needs. Over the years, I’ve spent most of my time living in Frederiksted, first quietly as a renter md now as a homeowner This summer marks my 16th year of homeownership. It feels long overdue or me to speak up and make a meaningful impact in any way I can. That’s why working with the Virgin ),f.1ct Pi unuse Boat-U Mem(’cr Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies Boards & Commissions SiPage NOMINEIcS %MIF: St Croix Distict Teacher oCche Year Nominee 2023-2024 lohn H, Woodson’s Tcacher of the Year 2022-202 3 lohit FL Woodson’s Teacher of the Year 2020-2021 Iohn [I. Woodson’s Teacher of the Yeai 201 5-2016 17. PUBLISHED WRITINGS: list all titles, other published materials you have written. publishers and dates of books, articles, reports, or SECTION III: CHARACTER IS. Have you ever been the subject of a grand jury, police, and department of justice or any legally constituted government authority, investigation anywhere or at anytime? YES XNO If your answer is yes, please explain with details including date and location. [Attach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question number} pzH*H zzz 19. Have you ever been arrested in any geographical location (or any offense, including traffic violations? - YES - X NO If yes, please expain with details inriuding offense, date of location and disposition. [Attach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question numberj H Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Department, Agenc es, Boards & Commissions €lPage N(JMlSVIS N ‘Ir.: 20. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor? YES -. X NO If yes, please explain with details nduding offense, date, location, and current status. lAttach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question numberl 21. Is there now or has there ever been a judgment entered against you? __YES _.NO If the answer is yes, please explain with details on date, location and disposition or current status. (Attach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question number) H 22. Have you ever been a respondent in any labor dispute or discrimination proceeding? YES XNO If the answer is yes, please explain with details on date, location and disposition or current status. (Attach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question numberj 23. Have you ever been named as a party in any hear ng, administrative, civil, and criminal, including Equal Employment Opportunity or sexual harassment? _YES X NO If yes, please explain in detail, giving date, venue, agency, and the names of the other parties and the disposition. (Attach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question number] -- --.,....,.______ , Dffire of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominee, to Departments, Acencies Boards & commissions 11 Page NOMINEES S 4Ml 24. Have you now or have you ever been a member of an organization or an associate of an individual advocating terrorism, overthrow of a government by force or the advocacy or subordination of any ethnic group or individuals? _YES XNO lithe answe’ is yes, please give details of dates, names of organizations, names of individuals and all pertinent circumstances. (Attach additional sheet(s), If necessary, and reference this question numberj / 25. Do you know of any individual, organization or group, which can be expected to oppose your nomination? YES XNO If the answer is yes, please list the individuals, organizations or groups by name arid give the details of your belief for their opposition LAttach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question number) hit H 26. Do you have any outstanding and delinquent monetary obligations to the Government of the Virgin Islands or any other public or private entity, including but not limited to, personal income taxes, business taxes, real property taxes (commercial or residential), business license renewals, trade name renewals, annual reporting fees, professional organization dues, child support, judgments, debt Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions BIrage NOMINEKS c Government of the Virgin Islands, includes but is not limited to the following departments, agencies and instrumentalities: the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Tax Assessor, Department of Justice Divison of Paternity and Child Support, Board of Education, Economic Development Authority, U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, Police Department, Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, the Water and Power Authority, the Waste Management Authority. Department of Health, Department of Human Services X NO If the answer is yes, please attach a detailed explanation of what outstanding and delinquent monetary obligations are owed, the reason for the delinquency, and the intended plan to bring the matter current. SECtION IV: CONFLICT OF INTEREST 27. Please explain your understanding of Conflict of Interest’ as it applies to the position to which you have been nominated to serve the People of the Virgin Islands. In this instance, it refers to the possible benefits that a member nfthe Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission might receive, when laced with different concerns or decisions, by voting particular way. It would make sense for each member with a possible conflict olinterest to recuse themselves from voting or influencing any matter brought before the commission that might be a ronilict as it relates to financial interests, personal relationships, and/or professional/business Dhligations. 28. Do you own a business or real estate, or are you a partner or shareholder or affiliated in any way to sell or provide goods or services to the Virgin Islands Government? YES X NO If the answer is yes, please explain and give the name and location of these interest(s) and how you promise to remove yourself from any possible conflict. [Attach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question number] Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Non’inees to Departments, Agenctes. Boards & Commissions 9lPage ‘.OMINF.ES \,%Il: 29. Does any close relative or spouse have a business or real estate interest(s) as described in question 25? _YES X NO lithe answer is yes, please explain and gve the name and location of these interest(s) and how you propose to remove yourself from any possibie conflict. (Attach additional sheet(s), if necessary.) SECTION V: JOB PERFORMANCE 30. In no more than 150 words, please outline in priority order your (our (4) specific short-term and four (4) specific long-term goals and objectives you would employ to achieve the entity’s purpose and improve its service delivery system if your nomination is confirmed (or this position 4s an experienced government employee, I recognize the need for constant communication with the onirntinity. My first short-term goal is to improve community engagement by opening more channels )icomrnunication between the commission and residents to better understand their needs and concerns. My second goal is to provide clarity on the application process for both current and future applicants, is I’ve already started attending virtual meetings to observe the review process. My third and fourth ;oals are linked to these efforts. I aim to create an awareness campaign within the towns, iighlighting areas in urgent need of preservation and restoration. While funding may be a challenge, identif’ing these needs will demonstrate the importance of preserving our towns. Long-term. I plan to secure sustainable funding for pro)ects, build connections with Local organizations, develop ducational outreach programs, and create a preservation master plan for future generations of business wners and homeowners. 31. Is there any additional information that you believe would assist the Committee on Rules and the Judiciary in processing your nomination expeditiously? believe my strong connection to the local community, combined with my experience in government, will be aluable assets as my nomination is considered by the Committee. My plans to engage with residents cross the territory will provide me with the insights needed to identify and address their needs. lam ommitted to working within the available resources to achieve our goals and am eager to bring my unique perspective and experience to the Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission. Office of the Governor QL,estionn,)iwe to, Nominees w Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions 11 I Page NQMlNKI’S NAMI: 1. I understand that the information given in this Questionnaire will be investigated under all applicable laws. I understand that any false statement on any part of this Questionnaire can be grounds for rejecting the confirmation of my nomination, 3. I hereby consent and authorize the release of information on my character, background, ability, financial indebtedness and fitness to serve the resideits of the United States Virgin Islands by all government departments and agencies, especially the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Tax Assessor, Department of Justice Division of Paternity and Child Support, Board of Education, Economic Development Authority, U. S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, Police Department, Department of Ucensing and Consumer Affairs, if applicable, employers, schools, all law enforcement agencies, and all other individuals and organizations, which may be deemed necessary, to authorized Committee on Rules and the Judiciary investigators, its staff and any other authorized employees of the Virgin Islands Government as may be required. 4. CERTIFICAtION This is to certify and affirm that all the statements contained herein and in any supporting document or schedules or other such supporting documents or schedules executed at a later date as a part or addendum to this document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith. Signed this of . “ 20&S — L4-t +‘ ‘_. Notary Putilic of the U.S Virgin Islands (seoq Please read the following very carefully before you sign this document. Chantelle 0. Greene Quiñones Nominee’s Name IPrint Clearly] CSijiiture of Nomine Sworn and subscribed before me this C\ day of (‘\ ç’. 2Oj My commission expires. ‘\. ., - 2.’--, Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominoes to Departments Agencies Boards & Commissions 1.0 I P a g NOMINEV’s NAME: CERrIFICATION: This is to certify and affirm that all the statements Contained herein and in any supporting documents or schedules or other such supporting documents or schedules executed at a later date as a part or addendum to this document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith. Signed this l day of -. 2O. - chantelle D. Greene Quiñones Nominee’s Name fPrint Clearly) Signature of Nomin e Sworn and subscribed before me this i day of Ap ri 20LS TCiflkA r—ACvo Notary Puíblic of the US. Virgin Islands IsealJ My commission ekpires: (IV . s 2o 2