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Secretary Janet Napolitano


Current Office: U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security
First Appointed: 01/20/2009



Background Information
Gender: Female
Family: Single.
Birth Date:
Birthplace: New York, NY
Home City: Phoenix, AZ
Religion:

Education:
JD, University of Virginia, 1983
BA, Political Science, Santa Clara University.

Professional Experience:
United States Attorney, District of Arizona, 1993-1998
Partner, Lewis and Roca Law Firm, 1989-1993
Law Clerk, Unites States Appeals Court Judge Mary Shroeder, 1983.

Political Experience:
United States Secretary of Homeland Security, 2009-present
Appointed, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, January 21, 2009
Governor, State of Arizona, 2002-2008
Attorney General, State of Arizona 1998-2002.


Organizations:
Member, Science Foundation Arizona
Former Chair, Western Governor's Association.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Chair, National Governors Association.





Photo for Secretary Janet  Napolitano



Contact Information

Department Website:
http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm

Capitol Address
United States Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202-282-8000 (Operator)
Phone: 202-282-8495 (Comments)





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