Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos’ Statement on Dr. Nicole Alexander Scott stepping down as the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health

PROVIDENCE, RI (January 13, 2022) – “Dr. Alexander-Scott has been a source of comfort and indispensable knowledge for all of Rhode Island, especially as she’s helped shepherd our state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a fellow woman leader of color, I am immensely proud of her selfless service and steadfast leadership. Rhode Island is so well positioned to continue its battle with this virus thanks in large part to Dr. Alexander-Scott’s selfless dedication to public service and public health. I wish her the best in her future endeavors, but today, I want to say thank you.”