Carlos Hopkins facts for kids
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Carlos Hopkins
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Hopkins in 2018
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| 4th Virginia Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office September 1, 2017 – January 15, 2022 |
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| Governor | Terry McAuliffe Ralph Northam |
| Preceded by | John C. Harvey Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Craig Crenshaw |
| Counsel to the Governor of Virginia | |
| In office January 11, 2014 – September 1, 2017 |
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| Governor | Terry McAuliffe |
| Preceded by | Jasen Eige |
| Succeeded by | Noah Sullivan |
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Carlos LeMont Hopkins
February 27, 1971 Columbia, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Henrico County, Virginia |
| Alma mater | The Citadel (B.A.) University of Richmond (J.D.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Reserve Virginia Army Natl. Guard |
| Years of service | 1990–1998 (USAR) 1998–present (ARNG) |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | J.A.G. Corps |
Carlos LeMont Hopkins, born on February 27, 1971, is an American lawyer and a soldier in the National Guard. He has held important roles helping the state of Virginia. He used to be a special advisor, called a counsel, to Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe. Later, he became the Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs. This means he was in charge of helping military veterans and defense matters for the state. He kept this job when Ralph Northam became Governor in 2018.
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Carlos Hopkins: A Leader in Virginia
Carlos Hopkins has dedicated his career to public service. He has worked as a lawyer and served in the military. His work in Virginia has focused on advising the Governor and supporting military veterans.
Early Life and Education
Carlos Hopkins grew up in Columbia, South Carolina. After high school, he went to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. He graduated in 1993 with a degree in political science. This subject helps people understand how governments work.
Becoming a Lawyer
After college, Carlos Hopkins went to the University of Richmond School of Law. He earned his law degree there. He then worked as a private lawyer. He also served as a deputy city attorney for Richmond, Virginia. This role meant he helped the city with legal matters.
Serving the State of Virginia
Carlos Hopkins has held two very important jobs in the Virginia state government. Both roles involved working closely with the Governor.
Advisor to the Governor
From 2014 to 2017, Carlos Hopkins was the Counsel to the Governor of Virginia. In this job, he was a top legal advisor to Governor Terry McAuliffe. He helped the Governor understand laws and make important decisions for the state.
Helping Veterans and Defense
In 2017, Carlos Hopkins took on a new role. He became the Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs. This job is all about supporting people who have served in the United States military, known as veterans. He worked to make sure veterans in Virginia received the help and services they needed. He continued in this role under Governor Ralph Northam until 2022.
Military Service
Besides his work in government, Carlos Hopkins has a long history of military service. He has served in the United States Army Reserve and the Virginia Army National Guard. He is a high-ranking officer, holding the rank of Colonel. He is part of the J.A.G. Corps, which means he is a military lawyer.
