Garvin G. Ambrose, born in Mahaut Dominica, was earlier this month appointed new Chief of Staff in the Cook County State’s Attorney Office in Illinois.
Ambrose, 36, is a former Victim Advocate in Connecticut and Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney.
In his new role, he will manage training, technology and grant initiatives, community outreach, and coordination of the State’s Attorney’s legislative agenda in Springfield. He will also manage intergovernmental affairs and serve as a liaison to the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
“I am pleased to welcome Garvin Ambrose to this important position on my senior management team,” state attorney Anita Alvarez said in announcing the appointment. “Garvin has a tremendous ability to foster collaborative relationships and he has a keen understanding of the day-to-day operations of this office. His work as a legal victim advocate also brings a special set of skills that are crucial to the duties that our Assistant State’s Attorneys perform on a daily basis.”
Ambrose most recently served in the cabinet of Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy, where he worked as the State Victim Advocate for the entire state of Connecticut.
In that position he was instrumental in the creation of the Governor’s Victims’ Rights Enforcement Advisory Commission and for increasing awareness to crime victims’ rights through legislation, collaboration, public outreach and education. He was the first person of African descent to hold this key position.
Prior to his work in Connecticut, Ambrose served as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney, working as the Supervisor of Legislative Unit, where he managed the legislative agenda for the State’s Attorney’s Office. In that role he assisted in the passage of more than 30 new public safety laws, including measures to aid in the protection of victims, domestic violence, gun crimes, human trafficking and financial crimes.
Ambrose began his legal career with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in 2005 and handled cases in the Child Support and Juvenile Justice Bureaus before joining the Legislative Unit in 2009.
He was born at the Princess Margaret Hospital to Reg and Sheryl Ambrose of Mahaut. He attended the Mahaut Primary School before migrating to Canada at seven.
His family travels frequently to Dominica since they consider the island home.
Ambrose is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University (B.S., 2001) and Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2005).
He and his wife reside in Chicago.
Thank you, everyone!
GOOD JOB
to whom much is given much is required what ever was given to u u multiplied with effort and determination u are an example to those with capability and opportunity god bless u i pray u courage that u may be able to bless others Da MAN to DA MAN I AM PROUD OF U.
When they says mahaut people don’t SLEEP this is what. This is what they ment.god bless u long man congrats.and to all who go an do good. God bless u.
Congrats cous. . . We are proud of you here in dominica.
Son of the soil u make my heart glad. You have good parents. They instill moral and a high standard with u. God bless u and your family. Young men take note you can do it also
Congratulation”s to you Mr Ambrose . I don’t know you personaly but your father an I grew up together also your mom .May G od bless you and use you wisely in your endevour.what ever you do always put God first,and make your parents and Dominica proud .
To all the biological fathers out there who refuses to take care of their kids and in some cases even DENY fatherhood this is one kid who proves how great a step dad can be.
Job well done Mr.& Mrs. Ambrose.
So who ask u to talk about step dad or no step dad. Dad is dad. No one wants to know . Respect people privacy.
sky’s the limit…congrats… you are an inspiration to the Dominican people
Congratulations!!! Well done!
dont know you congrats job well done
Congratulations, keep up the great work, encourage others, god bless
BIG UP MY BROTHER,I CAN REMEMBER US GROWING UP BY THE BAY WITH YOUR GRANNY MANTA AND YOUR AUNT
RITA,THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN SO PROUD OF YOU..
He was afforded the OPPORTUNITY and he made good use of it. Our Dominican youth need more OPPORTUNITIES. Having said that, however, your performance to be noted and emulated. Highest considerations!
HOTEP!
I AM SO PROUD OF THAT YOUNG MAN KNOWING THAT WE GREW UP TOGETHER,ALTHOUGHT I WAS A LITTLE OLDER THAN THEM…BIG UP MAHAUT PASSIE
YOUR AUNTY RITA WOULD HAVE BEEN SO PROUD
OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT….ONE LOVE.
Congratulation my home boy. You have made us proud.
I’m So happy to see this news article of this Strong Young Black Man, doing something Good in his Life, we should Congratulate this Brother, too many times we dont hear of our Black Men getting promoted or doing something Good in their Lives…This is what we should promote and be proud of.
One love big up bro
Congratulations and well done.
Congrats! Job well done. You represent us well.
I wish to congratulate you on your appointment, however, I must warn you to be careful as regards what you say politically. Dominica needs men like you.
As someone who knows Garvin and his family in Canada and Dominica personally, I extend congratulations to him on this great achievement. It is a wonderful example of the perseverance, dedication, good moral values and ethics that our youth should emulate. Congrats again to our fellow Dominican — he’s made Dominica and Mahaut proud….
All the best Garvin in your career…..
Congratulations ! May God continue to guide .direct and enlighten your path. Praise His Holy Name for your acheive
ments.
Wow wow w….That incredible news. Smart
And work disciplines and dedication pays of.
Dominican people are the greatest.
This is great news. Congrats. You’ve made Dominicans proud
Nice
Job well done congratulations to a proud dominican
It would be nice to see folks like him come home give our leaders or representatives good ideas how to create stuff too develop our country, it seems to me some our folks didn’t had the opportunity in Dominica to exercise their talent.
nice good work young
when I see good news like this I want to cry I know how good my Dominican people in what thay put there mind to do my problem is why can’t our people see the best in us we go all over and have better life for our self and family but we can’t stay home where we were born to have a good life but its very good that DNO can be on top of it all thanks to DNO for that good news this morning it make me happy my heart and prays gos out to him his family and friends this is coming from a mahaut young man like his self and all the rest of mahaut people and Dominica one love bro do your best GOD will do the rest
I dont know u but congrats not taking away from ur personal achievements but d.a we come out so we’re proud