Monique Priestley

Monique Priestley (she/her) is serving her second term as a Vermont State Representative (Orange-2), focusing on consumer protection, particularly in data privacy, artificial intelligence, and right-to-repair legislation, as well as issues related to the future of work. She was appointed to key committees including the House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development, the Joint Information Technology Oversight Committee, the NCSL Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity & Privacy, and the NCSL Committees on Technology & Communications and Labor & Economic Development.

Priestley has received recognition for her impactful legislative leadership, including the Council of State Governments’ Top 20 Under 40 Award and EPIC’s National Champion of Freedom Award in 2024. Additionally, she was selected for the 2023 NCSL Emerging Leaders Program, the 2024 Future Caucus Policy Innovation Lab Fellowship, and the 2024 CSG Eastern Leadership Academy.