Suzanne Israel Tufts
| Suzanne Israel Tufts | |
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| Assistant Secretary of Administration at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development | |
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Assumed office January 5, 2018 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
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| Education |
Princeton University University of Virginia School of Law |
Suzanne Israel Tufts is an American consultant and attorney. She was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 21, 2017 to become an Assistant Secretary of Administration at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development after being nominated by President Donald Trump in October 2017.[1] She is the founder of her own consulting firm, which focuses on providing services for tax-exempt organizations and emerging companies. Tufts previously worked as president and CEO of the American Woman's Economic Development Corporation, a women's entrepreneurship training center. Tufts was recognized by President George W. Bush and U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao for providing emergency small business crisis services within 72 hours of the September 11 attacks. She graduated summa cum laude with an A.B. in bio-medical ethics from Princeton University and received her J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, where she was awarded a Dillard Fellowship.[2][3]
References
- ↑ Giaritelli, Anna (September 1, 2017). "Trump picks 42 key administration nominees, including heads of NASA and Office of National Drug Control Policy". Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- ↑ "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. September 2, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- ↑ Miller, Jason (September 5, 2017). "Trump finally begins to fill out important government management leadership roles". Federal News Radio. Retrieved October 10, 2017.