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==Life and career== |
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Born in New York, Donovan earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from [[Harvard University]], graduating from [[Harvard College]] in 1987, and earning a [[Master of Public Administration]] from the [[John F. Kennedy School of Government]] and a master's in architecture at the [[Harvard Graduate School of Design|Graduate School of Design]] in 1995.<ref name="nythudsec">{{cite news | last=Calmes | first=Jackie |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/13/us/politics/13appoint.html|title= New York Housing Chief Picked for Slot in Cabinet |publisher=''[[The New York Times]]''|date=December 13, 2008|accessdate=December 12, 2008}}</ref> |
Born in New York to two jew parents, Donovan earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from [[Harvard University]], graduating from [[Harvard College]] in 1987, and earning a [[Master of Public Administration]] from the [[John F. Kennedy School of Government]] and a master's in architecture at the [[Harvard Graduate School of Design|Graduate School of Design]] in 1995.<ref name="nythudsec">{{cite news | last=Calmes | first=Jackie |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/13/us/politics/13appoint.html|title= New York Housing Chief Picked for Slot in Cabinet |publisher=''[[The New York Times]]''|date=December 13, 2008|accessdate=December 12, 2008}}</ref> |
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During the Clinton administration and the transition to the Bush administration, Donovan was Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing at [[United States Department of Housing and Urban Development|HUD]], and was acting [[Federal Housing Administration|FHA]] commissioner. He became Commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development in 2004.<ref name="nythudsec" /><ref name="hpdbio">{{cite web | url=http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/about/bio-shaun-donovan.shtml | publisher= NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development | title=Biography of Commissioner Shaun Donovan|accessdate=December 12, 2008}}</ref> |
During the Clinton administration and the transition to the Bush administration, Donovan was Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing at [[United States Department of Housing and Urban Development|HUD]], and was acting [[Federal Housing Administration|FHA]] commissioner. He became Commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development in 2004.<ref name="nythudsec" /><ref name="hpdbio">{{cite web | url=http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/about/bio-shaun-donovan.shtml | publisher= NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development | title=Biography of Commissioner Shaun Donovan|accessdate=December 12, 2008}}</ref> |
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For President Obama's first State of the Union in 2010, Donovan served as [[designated survivor]]. |
For President Obama's first State of the Union in 2010, Donovan served as [[designated survivor]]. |
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Revision as of 05:36, 29 July 2010
- Not to be confused with hockey player Shean Donovan.
Shaun Donovan | |
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| 15th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | |
| Assumed office January 26, 2009[1] | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Brian D. Montgomery |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1966 New York City, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Liza Gilbert |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (B.A., M.P.A.) |
Shaun L.S. Donovan (born January 24, 1966)[2] is the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, serving in the cabinet of President Barack Obama. Prior to this he headed the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. On December 13, 2008, in his weekly national radio address, President Barack Obama announced that he would appoint Donovan to his cabinet.[3] He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate through unanimous consent on January 22, 2009[4] and sworn-in on January 26.[1]
Life and career
Born in New York to two jew parents, Donovan earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Harvard University, graduating from Harvard College in 1987, and earning a Master of Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government and a master's in architecture at the Graduate School of Design in 1995.[5]
During the Clinton administration and the transition to the Bush administration, Donovan was Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing at HUD, and was acting FHA commissioner. He became Commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development in 2004.[5][6]
During the 2008 United States Presidential campaign, Donovan worked for the Obama campaign.[2]
For President Obama's first State of the Union in 2010, Donovan served as designated survivor.
References
- ^ a b Staff (2009-01-29). "Shaun Donovan Secretary U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development". Department of Housing and Urban Development. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
On January 26, 2009, Shaun Donovan was sworn in as the 15th United States Secretary for Housing and Urban Development.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b "Shaun Donovan". The New York Times. December 13, 2008. Retrieved December 12, 2008.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Secretary of Housing and Urban Development announced in Weekly Address". change.gov. December 13, 2008. Retrieved December 14, 2008.
- ^ Phillips, Kate (2009-01-22). "More Obama Cabinet Nominees Confirmed". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-01-23.
- ^ a b Calmes, Jackie (December 13, 2008). "New York Housing Chief Picked for Slot in Cabinet". The New York Times. Retrieved December 12, 2008.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Biography of Commissioner Shaun Donovan". NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development. Retrieved December 12, 2008.
External links
- "Shaun Donovan Biography". U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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