Denise L. Carter
American government official
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Denise L. Carter[1] is an American government official serving as the principal deputy chief operating officer for Student Aid in the United States Department of Education.[2] She served as the acting United States secretary of education from January 20, 2025, until March 3, 2025.
Denise Carter | |
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Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Acting United States Secretary of Education | |
| In office January 20, 2025 – March 3, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Miguel Cardona |
| Succeeded by | Linda McMahon |
| Acting United States Deputy Secretary of Education | |
| In office January 20, 2021 – May 18, 2021 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Mick Zais |
| Succeeded by | Cindy Marten |
Career
Carter served in the United States Department of Health and Human Services in multiple roles, including as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources.[3] She served as Acting Chief Operating Officer for Student Aid from July 2024 until April 2025.[2]
Carter was appointed acting United States secretary of education by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025,[4] and was succeeded by Linda McMahon on March 3, 2025, following her confirmation by Congress.[5]
Carter retired from the Department of Education on April 2, 2025.[6]
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