Kathleen Sebelius
Born: May 15, 1948, Cincinnati
Education: Bachelor's degree, Trinity (Washington, D.C.), 1970; master's degree in public administration, University of Kansas, 1978
Political career: Special assistant, Kansas secretary of corrections, 1975-78; executive director, Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, 1978-86; state representative, 1987-94; state insurance commissioner, 1995-2003; Kansas governor, 2003-present
Family: Husband, Gary; two sons, Ned and John
Quote: "We can't fix the economy without fixing healthcare. The work won't be easy, but bringing about real change rarely is . . . This isn't a partisan challenge; it's an American challenge, and one that we can't afford to ignore. This election was a vote for change, and nowhere is that change more important than in reforming the healthcare system of America." 