Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez

Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez
Official Portrait, 2025
81st Secretary of State of Delaware
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 28, 2025
GovernorMatt Meyer
Preceded byJeffrey W. Bullock
Personal details
BornNew Castle County, Delaware, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMarcos Sanchez
EducationUniversity of Southern California (BA, MA)
Emory University (JD)

Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez is an American lawyer and politician from the state of Delaware. Patibanda-Sanchez, a Democrat, is the Secretary of State of Delaware, an appointment she has held since January 28, 2025.[1]

Early life and career

Patibanda-Sanchez was born and raised in New Castle County, Delaware. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in Economics from the University of Southern California and subsequently earned a juris doctor degree in 2011 from Emory University.[2]

Following her graduation from law school in 2011, Patibanda-Sanchez began her public service career as a judiciary fellow with Senator Chris Coons.[3]

During the period between her graduation from law school and her return to Delaware in 2021[3], Patibanda-Sanchez served as an associate attorney for law firms Sheppard Mullin and Glaser Weil, both in Los Angeles, where she practiced in land use, regulatory matters, and government contracts.[4] During her residence in Los Angeles, Patibanda-Sanchez co-founded The McOsker Group, a government affairs and lobby consulting firm[5][6], where she served as the company's President.[7]

On February 2, 2021, Matt Meyer, then New Castle County Executive, appointed Patibanda-Sanchez to the position of New Castle County Economic Development Director. In June 2023, Matt Meyer appointed Patibanda-Sanchez to the position of General Manager of the New Castle County Department of Land Use, a position that she would hold until her appointment as Secretary of State in 2025. also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Diamond State Port Corporation.[8]

Delaware Secretary of State

On December 11, 2024, Delaware Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced Patibanda-Sanchez as his nominee for the role of Secretary of State of Delaware.[9] She was sworn in as the Secretary of State of Delaware by the Delaware Senate on January 28, 2025.[1]

Personal life

Patibanda-Sanchez resides in Pike Creek, Delaware, with her husband Marcos.[8][10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez". Delaware Department of State. Archived from the original on 2025-06-14. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  2. ^ "The One Hundred Sixty-Sixth Commencement" (PDF). Emory University. May 9, 2011. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2025-01-15. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
  3. ^ a b milamyles (2024-12-11). "Delaware Governor-Elect Matt Meyer Announces Secretary of State Pick". State of Delaware News. Archived from the original on 2025-04-04. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  4. ^ "County Executive Meyer names Charuni Patibanda as Economic Development Director". New Castle County, DE. Archived from the original on 2025-03-01. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  5. ^ Tabeling, Katie (2024-12-12). "Meyer names key NCC officials to cabinet positions". Delaware Business Times. Archived from the original on 2025-06-19. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  6. ^ Partnership, Delaware Prosperity (2021-05-10). "Delaware Leaders in Economic Development: Charuni Patibanda". Business in Delaware | Delaware Prosperity Partnership. Archived from the original on 2025-06-14. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  7. ^ "Netflix to Restore Iconic Egyptian Theater | Stephen Parisi | Property". property-ca.com. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  8. ^ a b "Board of Directors". Diamond State Port Corporation. Archived from the original on 2025-06-15. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  9. ^ "Gov.-elect Matt Meyer selects New Castle County official for Delaware Secretary of State". Yahoo News. 2024-12-11. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  10. ^ "Meyer announces nominees for cabinet positions". Cape Gazette. Archived from the original on 2024-12-12. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
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