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Assistant Secretary

Yvette Herrell

Born and raised in New Mexico, Yvette Herrell is a proven job creator and public servant, starting several small businesses before being elected to the New Mexico Legislature, serving from 2011-2018.

In her time representing the 51st District in Santa Fe, Yvette led the fight for less government overreach and pro-growth policies. In 2020, Yvette was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for New Mexico's Second Congressional District. Yvette served on the Natural Resources Committee, with appointments as the Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources and a member of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. She also served on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Assistant Secretary
Yvette Herrell

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