Brooke Rollins
Secretary of Agriculture
Brooke Leslie Rollins was born in December 1972 in Glen Rose, Texas. She earned an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas at Austin.
Rollins clerked under a U.S. Federal District Court judge and worked in a multinational corporate law firm. She also served as Governor Rick Perry’s deputy general counsel, ethics advisor, and policy director. She became president and CEO of an Austin think tank.
Rollins was appointed as director of the Office of American Innovation during President Donald Trump’s first administration. She also served as the assistant to the president for strategic initiatives. President Trump later named her acting director of the Domestic Policy Council. She later served as president and CEO of a political policy nonprofit organization.
Rollins was nominated by President Trump to be the Secretary of Agriculture in November 2024. She was confirmed by the Senate and assumed office in February 2025.
Rollins is married to Mark, and they have four children.
In the News…
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rolling announced that ten lenders are being removed from participation in the USDA Rural Development (RD) OneRD Guaranteed Lending Program due to portfolios with approximately $620 million in delinquent loans. These portfolios account for 47 percent of the delinquent loans in the program.
“The Trump Administration has absolutely no tolerance for the irresponsible and noncompliant actions of these lenders and has banned them from participating in USDA guaranteed lending programs,” said Secretary Rollins. “I will continue to protect the American taxpayer and ensure their hard-earned dollars are spent where they belong – on projects that revive and strengthen rural America.”
“The USDA is strengthening its commitment to responsible lending practices and program integrity,“ The department explained. “This action will allow the USDA to provide improved customer service and support to the over 750 remaining lenders who continue to provide critical access to capital for rural America through the OneRD Guaranteed Lending Program.“
Contact this Leader…
Did you pray for Secretary Rollins today? You can let her know at:
The Honorable Brooke Rollins, Secretary
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1280 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
