History of Brooke Rollins in Timeline

Brooke Leslie Rollins is an American attorney and politician. As of February 2025, she serves as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 10, 1972: Brooke Rollins Born

On April 10, 1972, Brooke Leslie Rollins was born.

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1994: Graduation from Texas A&M University

In 1994, Brooke Rollins graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in agricultural development.

2003: Leadership Role at Texas Public Policy Foundation

In 2003, Brooke Rollins became the leader of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

2003: President and CEO of 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.

2011: Named One of the 25 Most Powerful Texans

In 2011, Texas Monthly named Brooke Rollins one of the 25 most powerful Texans.

February 2018: Appointment to Office of American Innovation

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

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

On September 6, 2018, Brooke Rollins also 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 reforms the nation's prison system, was signed into law with Rollins' influence.

2018: End of Tenure at Texas Public Policy Foundation

In 2018, Brooke Rollins concluded her leadership role at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

2018: End of Tenure as President and CEO of Texas Public Policy Foundation

In 2018, Brooke Rollins ended her tenure as the president and CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

2018: Director of the Office of American Innovation

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

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

In May 2020, President Trump appointed Brooke Rollins as acting director of the United States Domestic Policy Council.

December 2020: Forming New Nonprofit Organization

In December 2020, Brooke Rollins and Larry Kudlow started establishing a new nonprofit organization to continue promoting Trump's public policies.

2020: Co-founded America First Policy Institute

In 2020, Rollins co-founded the America First Policy Institute.

2021: Leader of Save America Coalition

In 2021, Brooke Rollins became a leader of the Save America Coalition, created to oppose Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion economic proposal.

2021: President and CEO of America First Policy Institute

In 2021, Brooke Rollins served as the president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, established to advance and strategize Trump's public policy agenda.

November 23, 2024: Nomination for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

On November 23, 2024, Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Brooke Rollins as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

2024: Mother Elected to Texas House of Representatives

In 2024, Brooke Rollins's mother, Helen Kerwin, was elected to the Texas House of Representatives.

January 2025: Confirmation Hearing Testimony on Proposition 12

In January 2025, during her confirmation hearing, Brooke Rollins expressed her intent to work with Congress on legislation to overturn Proposition 12.