Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Brooke Rollins

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 27, 2026

Discover the career path of Brooke Rollins, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Brooke Leslie Rollins is an American attorney and political official. She currently serves as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture, a position she has held since February 2025.

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2003: Led Texas Public Policy Foundation

In 2003, Brooke Rollins began leading the Texas Public Policy Foundation as president and CEO.

February 2018: Began role in the Office of American Innovation

In February 2018, Brooke Rollins was reported to replace Reed Cordish within the Office of American Innovation.

September 6, 2018: Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives

On September 6, 2018, Brooke Rollins became the assistant to the president for strategic initiatives.

December 2018: The First Step Act Signed into Law

In December 2018, the First Step Act, which Rollins influenced, was signed into law by President Trump.

2018: Director of the Office of American Innovation

In 2018, Brooke Rollins became director of the Office of American Innovation.

May 2020: Named Acting Director of the United States Domestic Policy Council

In May 2020, Brooke Rollins was named the acting director of the United States Domestic Policy Council by President Trump.

December 2020: Began Forming New Nonprofit

In December 2020, Brooke Rollins and Larry Kudlow began forming a new nonprofit organization to promote Trump's policies.

2020: Acting Director of the United States Domestic Policy Council

In 2020, Brooke Rollins became the acting director of the United States Domestic Policy Council.

2021: Co-founded America First Policy Institute

In 2021, Brooke Rollins and Larry Kudlow co-founded the America First Policy Institute, a conservative think tank.

2021: Leader of the Save America Coalition

In 2021, Rollins served as a leader of the Save America Coalition, opposing Joe Biden's economic proposal.

2021: President and CEO of America First Policy Institute

In 2021, Rollins was the president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute.

November 23, 2024: Nominated as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

On November 23, 2024, Donald Trump nominated Brooke Rollins to serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

January 23, 2025: Appeared Before Senate Committee on Agriculture

On January 23, 2025, Brooke Rollins appeared before the Senate Committee on Agriculture.

February 3, 2025: Senate Agriculture Committee Advanced Nomination

On February 3, 2025, the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced Brooke Rollin's nomination in a unanimous vote.

February 13, 2025: Confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

On February 13, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

February 2025: Became United States Secretary of Agriculture

In February 2025, Brooke Rollins became the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture.

March 2025: Resigned as President and CEO of America First Policy Institute

In March 2025, Brooke Rollins resigned as the President and CEO of the America First Policy Institute.

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