Gov. Kathy Hochul has added three new members to her cabinet.

Willow Baer has been confirmed by the Senate to serve as the commissioner of the Office For People With Developmental Disabilities, Denise Miranda will serve as commissioner of the Division of Human Rights and Amanda Lefton, who was confirmed earlier this week, will lead the Department of Environmental Conservation.

"New Yorkers deserve smart, experienced professionals at every level of government, and these leaders have distinguished themselves as public servants," Hochul said. "Our Administration is laser focused on making New York safer and more affordable, and these three commissioners will play pivotal roles in our work to improve the lives of all New Yorkers."

Baer has served as acting OPWDD commissioner since July 2024 and has served twice as assistant counsel to Hochul in the past. 

Miranda has been serving as acting commissioner of the the Division of Human Rights since March 2024. She also previously served as the executive director of the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs for seven years. 

Lefton was nominated by Hochul in February to replace former DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos, who stepped down in March 2024. She previously served as director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) within the U.S. Department of the Interior.