Janet Napolitano
American politician and former Secretary
Born
November 29th, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the Secretary of Homeland Security from 2009 to 2013, overseeing the department during the administrations of Presidents Obama and Trump. Previously held the position of Governor of Arizona from 2003 to 2009, making her the first woman to hold that office. Worked as the Attorney General of Arizona from 1999 to 2003. After leaving public office, became the president of the University of California system.
Served as Secretary of Homeland Security
Governed Arizona as its first female governor
Held the position of Arizona's Attorney General
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