A Norwich woman is among three appointees to the State Board of Education announced Wednesday by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.

Malia Sieve of Norwich, Erik Clemons of New Haven and William Davenport of Litchfield were appointed to the board, Malloy announced.

Sieve is a senior associate with HCM Strategists, LLC, a public policy advocacy group specializing in health and education issues, where she works with system and institutional leaders from regional universities and community colleges and elected officials in New England states.

Previously she worked as an associate director of policy and research for the Connecticut Board of Regents of Higher Education and as director of the Community Results Center with the United Way of Connecticut 211.

Sieve received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut, where she also earned a master’s degree in social work, the governor's press release said.

“It is a privilege and an honor to serve during this time,” Sieve said in the press release. “I look forward to working with the board and staff to ensure that every one of our children receives the education required for not only their personal success, but ours as a state.”

The State Board of Education is responsible for establishing academic standards and setting policy for Connecticut’s 149 local and 17 regional school districts, including preschool, elementary and secondary education, special education, vocational education and adult education. It also serves as the board of education for the 17 regional technical high schools.

“We are making significant progress as we raise the bar like never before,” Malloy said. “Connecticut’s State Board of Education plays a critical role in ensuring that our students receive a world-class education that prepares them for careers in the 21st century.”