Jewel Bronaugh is now confirmed as Deputy Secretary of the USDA, making her the first woman of color to serve in the role.
Bronaugh previously served as Commissioner for the Virginia Department of Agriculture, Virginia State Executive Director for the USDA’s Farm Service Agency, and Dean of the College of Agriculture at Virginia State University.
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says “Bronaugh has a long and distinguished career as an educator and champion for farmers and rural communities” and says he looks forward to working with her “to ensure the department serves all people equally and fairly”.
