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Denise Carter
United States Secretary of Education Acting
Incumbent
Assumed office January 20, 2025
President	Donald Trump
Preceded by	Miguel Cardona
Succeeded by	Linda McMahon (nominee)

Denise L. Carter is Principal Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Student Aid in the U.S. Department of Education, currently serving as Acting U.S. Secretary of Education since January 20, 2025.

Career

Carter served in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in multiple roles, including as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources. She has served as Acting Chief Operating Officer for Student Aid since July 2024.

Carter was appointed Acting U.S. Secretary of Education by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025.

References

1. ":: Boardroom Insiders ::". app.boardroominsiders.com. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
2. ^ Schultz, Brooke (2025-01-20). "Trump Names Acting Education Secretary Ahead of Linda McMahon's Confirmation". Education Week. ISSN 0277-4232. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
3. "Denise Carter | Training". fsapartners.ed.gov. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
4. djensen (2025-01-20). "President Trump Announces Acting Cabinet and Cabinet-Level Positions". The White House. Retrieved 2025-01-21.

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