History of Brooke Rollins in Timeline
Brooke Leslie Rollins is an American attorney and politician. She currently serves as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture, a position she has held since 2025. She is an accomplished individual in the political arena.
3 hours ago : Rollins Champions Farmers First, SNAP, and Modernization Amidst USDA Staffing Concerns.
Brooke Rollins champions the Farmers First initiative and SNAP improvements, while USDA aims to modernize services despite staffing cuts, focusing on small farmer plans and ag labor solutions.
1994: Graduated from Texas A&M University
In 1994, Brooke Rollins graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in agricultural development.
2003: Led Texas Public Policy Foundation
In 2003, Brooke Rollins became the leader of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative think tank based in Austin.
2003: Became president and CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation
In 2003, Brooke Rollins became the president and CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
2007: First female speaker at College Station Aggie Muster
In 2007, Brooke Rollins became the first female speaker at the College Station Aggie Muster, an event honoring deceased Texas A&M former students.
2011: Named one of the 25 most powerful Texans
In 2011, Texas Monthly recognized Brooke Rollins as one of the 25 most powerful Texans.
February 2018: Reported to replace Reed Cordish
In February 2018, it was reported that Brooke Rollins would replace Reed Cordish in 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: First Step Act signed into law
In December 2018, the First Step Act, which Brooke Rollins influenced, was signed into law by President Trump.
2018: Director of the Office of American Innovation
In 2018, Brooke Rollins became the director of the Office of American Innovation.
2018: Left Texas Public Policy Foundation
In 2018, Brooke Rollins ended her leadership of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative think tank based in Austin.
2018: End of tenure at the Texas Public Policy Foundation
In 2018, Brooke Rollins's tenure as president and CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation came to an end.
May 2020: Named acting director of the United States Domestic Policy Council
In May 2020, President Trump appointed Brooke Rollins as the acting director of the United States Domestic Policy Council.
2020: Acting Director of the United States Domestic Policy Council
In 2020, Brooke Rollins served as the acting director of the United States Domestic Policy Council during Donald Trump's first presidency.
2020: Began forming a new nonprofit organization
In 2020, after Trump's defeat, Brooke Rollins and Larry Kudlow started forming a new nonprofit organization to promote Trump's policies.
2021: Leader of the Save America Coalition
In 2021, Brooke Rollins became a leader of the Save America Coalition, which opposes Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion economic proposal.
2021: President and CEO of America First Policy Institute
In 2021, Brooke Rollins was the president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, an organization founded to promote Trump's public policy agenda.
November 23, 2024: Nominated to be Secretary of Agriculture
On November 23, 2024, President-elect Trump announced his intent to nominate Brooke Rollins to be Secretary of Agriculture.
2024: Mother elected to Texas House of Representatives
In 2024, Helen Kerwin, Brooke Rollins's mother, was elected as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
January 23, 2025: Appeared before the Senate Committee on Agriculture
On January 23, 2025, Brooke Rollins appeared before the Senate Committee on Agriculture.
February 13, 2025: Confirmed as the secretary of agriculture
On February 13, 2025, the Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins as the secretary of agriculture by a 72–28 vote.
2025: Served as the United States secretary of agriculture
In 2025, Brooke Rollins served as the 33rd United States secretary of agriculture.
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