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Kathleen Sebelius

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    Professional affiliation

    Former Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    Full Biography

    Kathleen Sebelius is one of America’s foremost experts on national and global health issues, human services, and executive leadership. As CEO of Sebelius Resources LLC, she provides strategic advice to private companies, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and financial investors.

    Sebelius currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Grand Rounds Inc., Hampton Creek Inc., and Humacyte Inc., and she is a senior advisor to Enhanced Pharma, Out Leadership, and the Aspen Institute, where she co-chairs the Aspen Health Strategy Group.

    From April 2009 through June 2014, Sebelius served as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, leading the effort to pass and implement the most significant health reform in half a century, the Affordable Care Act. Forbes named Sebelius one of the 100 most powerful women in the world.

    Sebelius served as Governor of Kansas from 2003 to 2009. Time magazine named her one of America’s Top Five Governors. Previous elected offices include two terms as the Kansas insurance commissioner and four terms in the Kansas Legislature. During her public service career, she led numerous state and federal efforts to provide all Americans with the opportunity and tools to live happier, healthier, and more successful lives.

    Sebelius earned a master of public administration degree from the University of Kansas and a bachelor of arts degree from Trinity Washington University. She is married to Gary Sebelius, a federal magistrate judge. They have two married sons, John and Ned, and a grandson, George.