Kathleen Sebelius was sworn in as the 44th Governor of Kansas in January 2003, and just under three years later, Time magazine named her one of the nation’s top five governors, citing her work to cut waste in government and bridge the partisan divide.

Job creation is a priority of her administration, as is promoting the safety and security of Kansas families at home and in the community. Governor Sebelius also has initiated audits of school districts to ensure every child has an effective and efficient school, and is working to reduce the cost of health care for businesses and families.

Governor Sebelius serves on the National Governors Association’s Executive Committee. She is chair of the Governor’s Ethanol Coalition and chair-elect of the Education Commission of the States.

Sebelius served four terms in the Kansas House of Representatives and two terms as the state’s Insurance Commissioner, and is the first daughter of a U. S. governor to serve in that same position.

Kathleen has been married to her husband, Gary, a federal magistrate judge, for 31 years, and they have two sons: Ned, a law student, and John, a college senior.