“My work at R.E.I. was incredibly fulfilling and rewarding, especially the stewardship elements of it, the ability to connect young people to public lands close to home.”
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Sally Jewell
Sally Jewell, born February 21, 1956, served as the United States Secretary of the Interior from 2013 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. Prior to her cabinet position, she was the CEO of REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.), the largest outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. She holds a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Washington and began her career in the oil and gas industry. As Secretary of the Interior, she focused on climate change, public land conservation, and clean energy development. She was the second woman to hold this position in U.S. history. more