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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

(R)
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
Role Summary: U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services

The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services leads the federal health department. Its agencies run Medicare and Medicaid, approve food and drugs through the FDA, track and fight disease through the CDC, and fund medical research through the NIH.

Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Religion
Roman Catholic
Birthplace
Washington D.C.
Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Family
Divorced: Emily; 2 Children: Robert, Kathleen; Widowed: Mary, 4 Children; Wife: Cheryl
Contact
www.hhs.gov200 Independence Avenue, SouthWest, Washington, DC, 20201
Election Info
Current Term02/13/2025 – Present
First Elected02/13/2025
Education
Graduated
Harvard University
1976
Attended
London School of Economics
JD
University of Virginia Law School
1982
MA, Environmental Law
Pace University School of Law
1987
Political Career1
Secretary
United States Department of Health and Human Services
2025-present
Professional Background9
Venture Partner / Senior Advisor
VantagePoint Capital Partners
Partner
ColorZen
Founder and Chairman
Waterkeeper Alliance
Founder and Chairman
Children’s Health Defense
Founder
Keeper Springs
Senior Attorney
Riverkeeper
Environmental Attorney
Waterkeeper Alliance
Director
Utility Integration Solutions
Attorney
Kennedy & Madonna, Limited Liability Partnership
Organizations6
Vionx
Board Member
Food Allergy Initiative
Founder
New York League of Conservation Voters
Board Member
Natural Resources Defense Council
Volunteer
Pace University School of Law Environmental Litigation Clinic
Co-Founder
EcoWatch
Co-Founder / Board Member
2011-2018
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Religion
Roman Catholic
Birthplace
Washington D.C.
Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Family
Divorced: Emily; 2 Children: Robert, Kathleen; Widowed: Mary, 4 Children; Wife: Cheryl
Contact
www.hhs.gov200 Independence Avenue, SouthWest, Washington, DC, 20201