Jeri Thomson | |
|---|---|
| 30th Secretary of the United States Senate | |
| In office July 12, 2001 –January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Lee Sisco |
| Succeeded by | Emily J. Reynolds |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | David James |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Washington Harvard University (Kodak Fellow) |
Jeri Thomson is an American political administrator who served as the 30th Secretary of the United States Senate from 2001 to 2003. Appointed during a period of heightened security concerns following the September 11 attacks and the 2001 anthrax attacks,Thomson oversaw critical Senate operations and institutional reforms,including the early development of the Capitol Visitor Center. [1]
Thomson earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington and later participated in Harvard University's Senior Managers in Government program as a Kodak Fellow. [2] She began her career in 1971 as a staffer for Senator John V. Tunney,specializing in legislative operations. [3] From 1982 to 1989,she served as deputy director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee,overseeing fundraising and campaign logistics. Thomson later held senior roles in the Senate Sergeant at Arms' office,where she modernized legislative tracking systems. [4]
Thomson was unanimously confirmed as Secretary on July 12,2001,via Senate Resolution 129,making her the first woman appointed to the role under split Senate control. [5] Key actions during her tenure included: