Katherine D. Ortega
Katherine Dávalos Ortega (born July 16, 1934) is an American political figure. She was the 38th Treasurer of the United States from September 26, 1983 to July 1, 1989 under Presidents Ronald Reagan and then George H. W. Bush. Ortega also has the first female bank president in the state of California.[1]
Katherine Ortega | |
|---|---|
| 38th Treasurer of the United States | |
| In office September 26, 1983 – July 1, 1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Bay Buchanan |
| Succeeded by | Cathi Vásquez Villalpando |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 July 1934
(aged 91) Tularosa, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lloyd Derrickson |
| Education | Eastern New Mexico University (BA) |
| Signature |  |
References
- ↑ Vicki Ruíz and Virginia Sánchez Korrol, "Latina U.S. Treasurers," Latinas in the United States: A Historical Encyclopedia, Volume I (Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 2006), 374-375.
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