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Betsy DeVos | |
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| 11th United States Secretary of Education | |
| In office February 7, 2017 – January 8, 2021 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | John King Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Miguel Cardona |
| Chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party | |
| In office 2003–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald Hills |
| Succeeded by | Saul Anuzis |
| In office 1996–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Susy Avery |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Hills |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elisabeth Prince January 8, 1958 Holland, Michigan, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Dick DeVos |
| Children |
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| Relatives | Edgar Prince (father) Erik Prince (brother) |
| Alma mater | Calvin College (BA) |
| Website | Official website |
Elisabeth "Betsy" DeVos (née Prince; born January 8, 1958) is an American billionaire[1] businesswoman, philanthropist, and education activist from Michigan. She was the 11th United States Secretary of Education from February 7, 2017 to January 8, 2021. DeVos is known for her advocacy of school choice and voucher programs.
On November 23, 2016, it was announced that DeVos would be nominated to serve as Secretary of Education in the coming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.[2] On February 7, 2017, she was confirmed by the United States Senate by a 50-50 vote with Vice President Mike Pence breaking the tie in her favor.[3]
In January 2021, DeVos resigned from the Trump cabinet over the events of the storming of the United States Capitol.
- ↑ Pulliam Bailey, Sarah (November 23, 2016). Betsy DeVos, Trump’s education pick, is a billionaire with deep ties to the Christian Reformed community. The Washington Post. Retrieved: November 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Trump Picks Betsy DeVos As Education Secretary". Buzzfeed.com. November 23, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|authors=ignored (help) - ↑ Huetteman, Emmarie (7 February 2017). "Mike Pence's Vote on a Cabinet Nominee Would Be Historic". The New York Times. New York. Retrieved 7 February 2017.