Mary Elizabeth Taylor facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mary Elizabeth Taylor
32nd Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs
In office October 12, 2018 – June 18, 2020
President	Donald Trump
Preceded by	Mary Kirtley Waters
Succeeded by	Naz Durakoğlu
Personal details
Born	Washington D.C., United States
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Bryn Mawr College (BA)

Mary Elizabeth Taylor is an American political helper. She worked as the Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs from 2018 to 2020. This important job involves working with the U.S. Congress.

She left her job on June 18, 2020. She resigned because she disagreed with how President Donald Trump handled the protests happening at that time. Before this, she worked in the White House. She was a Deputy Director helping with new appointments.

Mary Elizabeth Taylor's Early Life and School

Mary Elizabeth Taylor grew up in Washington, D.C.. This is the capital city of the United States. She went to Bryn Mawr College. There, she studied political science, which is about how governments work. While in college, she also gained experience by working as an intern.

Mary Elizabeth Taylor's Career in Government

Taylor is sworn in by Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on December 10, 2018.

Starting Her Political Journey

Mary Elizabeth Taylor began her career in the United States Senate in 2006. She started as an intern, learning how the Senate works. Later, she worked as a Senior Cloakroom Assistant for the Senate Republicans. She also served as an aide for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Working for the Trump Administration

Taylor joined the first Trump White House. She was a Special Assistant to the President. Her job was to help with legislative affairs. This means she helped the White House work with Congress.

In 2017, she became well-known during the hearings for Neil Gorsuch. He was being considered to become a Supreme Court Justice. Taylor helped Gorsuch meet with senators before his confirmation. In 2018, Gorsuch himself officially swore her into her new role.

In 2018, Forbes 30 under 30 magazine recognized her. This list highlights 30 successful people under 30 years old.

Her Role at the Department of State

In 2018, Taylor was chosen to be the Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs. The Senate approved her unanimously in October 2018. This made her the first African-American woman to hold this job. She was also the youngest person to serve in this role. At that time, she was the only African-American senior official in the State Department.

Why Mary Elizabeth Taylor Resigned

On June 18, 2020, Mary Elizabeth Taylor resigned from her position. She left her job at the State Department. Her decision was a response to how President Donald Trump handled the protests. These protests followed the death of George Floyd.