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FEDERAL OFFICIALS

Welcome to the Junior League’s Federal Officials Showcase, where we celebrate the impactful contributions of our members who have served in various appointed and elected roles within the federal government. From pioneering appointments in the early 20th century to contemporary achievements, explore the stories of Junior League women who have left an indelible mark on federal governance. Join us on this journey through history as we highlight the dedication, leadership, and transformative impact of Junior League members in the realm of federal service.

TILLIE FOWLER

U.S. House of Representatives
The Junior League of Jacksonville, Florida

Tamara Ashford

Presidential appointment to the US Tax Court
The Junior League of Northern Virginia

A 15-year veteran of the…

Susan Brooks

U.S. House of Representatives
The Junior League of Indianapolis

In office 2013-present Visit Susan's official…

SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR

First female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, appointed 1981, retired 2006
The Junior League of Phoenix

RUTH SEARS BAKER PRATT

U.S. House of Representatives
The Junior League of the City of New York

In office 1929-1933; first woman…

PAT SCHROEDER

U.S. House of Representatives
The Junior League of Denver

In office 1973-1997

OVETA CULP HOBBY

First Commander of Women's Army Corps 1941; First U.S. Secretary of Health, Education & Welfare 1953
The Junior League of Houston

MARY E. PRUETT FARRINGTON

U.S. House of Representatives
The Junior League of Honolulu

In office 1954-1957

MARGARET CHASE SMITH

U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate
The Junior League of Bangor, Maine

First woman elected to both…

LYNN MARTIN

U.S. House of Representatives
The Junior League of Rockford

KAY HAGAN

U.S. Senate
The Junior League of Greensboro

In office 2009-2015

Judy Biggert

U.S. House of Representatives
The Junior League of Chicago

A VOICE FOR MODERATION IN…

JENNIFER DUNN

U.S. House of Representatives
The Junior League of Seattle

In office 1993-2005

JEANNE L. PHILLIPS

United States Ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development under President George W. Bush
The Junior League of Dallas

In office 2001-2003

ISABELLA SELMES GREENWAY

U.S. House of Representatives
The Junior League of the City of New York

FRANCES PAYNE BOLTON

U.S. House of Representatives
The Junior League of Cleveland

DORIS MATSUI

U.S. House of Representatives
The Junior League of Sacramento

In office 2005-present Visit Doris' official…

CAROLYN MALONEY

U.S. House of Representatives
The Junior League of the City of New York

In office 1993-present

CAROL D. MILLER

U.S. House of Representatives
The Junior League of Huntington

In office 2019 - present

ANNA ESHOO

U.S. House of Representatives
The Junior League of Palo Alto

n office 1993-present Visit Anna's official…

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