Nakisha Skinner was appointed Commissioner of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in March 2022 by Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah Goldberg after previously serving as the Commission’s Licensing Division Chief.

Commissioner Skinner is known for bringing a thoughtful, fair, and balanced approach to complex regulatory matters and Commission operations. During her tenure, she has helped guide the Commonwealth’s implementation of sports wagering, strengthened efforts to combat the unregulated gaming and sports wagering markets, and supported the procurement and modernization of the Commission’s licensing management system. A strong advocate for patrons, Commissioner Skinner played a leading role in advancing policies related to patron protections, including on wager limits.

Skinner brings more than 25 years of experience in state and local government regulation and administration to the role. Over the course of her career, she has held several senior leadership positions in public service, most recently serving as General Counsel for the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance.

Skinner earned her Juris Doctor from Suffolk Law School and her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Suffolk University. She also received a Certificate in Human Services and Leadership Management from Suffolk University’s School of Management. She has remained active in the legal community through her service, including as an officer, on the Board of Directors of both the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association and the Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys. In 2016, she was recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as an In-House Leader of the Law.

• Email: nakisha.skinner@massgaming.gov