Loree Sutton
Loree Sutton | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of the New York City Department of Veterans' Services | |
| In office July 2016 – November 2019 | |
| Appointed by | Bill de Blasio |
| Succeeded by | James Hendon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 15, 1959 Loma Linda, California, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Laurie Leitch (m. 2015) |
| Education | Pacific Union College (BS) Loma Linda University (MD) National War College (MS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | DeWitt Army Community Hospital Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
Loree K. Sutton (born July 15, 1959) is an American psychiatrist and retired military officer who served as a brigadier general in the United States Army.
Sutton served for over twenty years and was awarded a Bronze Star. From 2007 to 2010, She was the Army's highest-ranking psychiatrist.
In 2014, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Sutton as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Veterans' Services. Sutton was a candidate in the 2021 New York City Democratic mayoral primary.