Lonna Hooks facts for kids
Lonna Hooks is an important figure who served as the Secretary of State of New Jersey. This means she was a top official in the government of New Jersey. She worked for four years in the Cabinet of former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman. The Cabinet is a group of advisors who help the Governor run the state. Governor Whitman once said that Lonna Hooks was her "business ombudsman" as Secretary of State. An ombudsman is someone who helps solve problems, especially for businesses dealing with the government.
Who Is Lonna Hooks?
Lonna Hooks had a very interesting career before she became the Secretary of State. She was a lawyer, also known as an attorney, at a company called Schering-Plough. This company was involved in making medicines.
Her Work Before Secretary of State
Before her big role as Secretary of State, Lonna Hooks also worked with Governor Whitman at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. Here, she was the chief of staff. This means she was a main helper and manager for Governor Whitman. In December 1993, Governor Whitman announced that she wanted Lonna Hooks to become the Secretary of State.
Her Education and Home
Lonna Hooks studied at Howard University, which is a famous university. She also went to the Howard University School of Law to become a lawyer. She lived in a town called Montclair, New Jersey.
