Lisa P. Jackson
Lisa Jackson | |
|---|---|
| 12th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency | |
| In office January 23, 2009 – February 19, 2013 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Deputy | Bob Perciasepe |
| Preceded by | Stephen Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Gina McCarthy |
| Chief of Staff to the Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office December 1, 2008 – December 15, 2008 | |
| Governor | Jon Corzine |
| Preceded by | Bradley Abelow |
| Succeeded by | Edward McBride |
| Commissioner of Environmental Protection of New Jersey | |
| In office February 28, 2006 – November 30, 2008 | |
| Governor | Jon Corzine |
| Preceded by | Bradley Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Mark Mauriello |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 8, 1962 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kenneth |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Tulane University (BS) Princeton University (MS) |
Lisa Perez Jackson[1] (born February 8, 1962) is an American chemical engineer. She was the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from 2009 to 2013. She is the first African-American to have held that position.
References
- ↑ Phillips, Kate. "More Obama Cabinet Nominees Confirmed", The New York Times, January 22, 2009, retrieved on January 23, 2009.