Hazel R. Oleary
Politician

Hazel R. Oleary Net Worth

Hazel R. Oleary was born on May 17, 1937 in Virginia and was the first African American and first woman to serve as US Secretary of Energy from 1993 to 1997. After her time in office, she went on to serve as president of her alma mater, Fisk University, from 2004 to 2012. Her career was marked by many firsts and she was a trailblazer for women and African Americans in the field of energy.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 17, 1937
Birth Place Virginia
Age 86 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

The first African American and the first woman to hold the position of US Secretary of Energy, an office she served from 1993 to 1997. She served as President of her alma mater Fisk University from 2004 to 2012.

Before Fame

She obtained her degree in Law from Rutgers School of Law, after earning her bachelor's degree from Fisk University.

Trivia

She declassified Cold War-era records, which showed the U.S. Government had used American citizens as guinea pigs in human radiation experiments.

Family Life

She had a son with her husband John.

Associated With

She was appointed the Secretary of Energy by President Bill Clinton in 1993.

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