Brooke Rollins

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Brooke Rollins born?April 10, 1972
2. What is the current role?33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture (confirmed February 13, 2025)
3. What is the leadership tenure at texas public policy foundation?2003 - 2018
4. Who is Brooke Rollins?Brooke Rollins is the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture. She was born on April 10, 1972, and has worked in law, policy, and public service.
5. What did Brooke Rollins do before she became Secretary of Agriculture?She worked for Texas Governor Rick Perry as deputy general counsel, ethics advisor, and policy director. She then led the Texas Public Policy Foundation for 15 years and later directed the Office of American Innovation.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture: The cabinet-level head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, responsible for federal programs related to farming, food, and rural communities.
Think Tank: A research institute or organization that performs research and advocacy concerning topics such as social policy, political strategy, economics, and technology.
Domestic Policy Council: A principal advisory body within the White House that coordinates the President's domestic policy agenda.
Conservative: A political and social philosophy that promotes traditional social institutions in the context of culture and civilization.