Deb Haaland United States public official Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Deb-Haaland Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Deb-Haaland Also known as: Debra Anne Haaland Written by Mindy Johnston Mindy Spitzer Johnston is Managing Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica. Mindy Johnston Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 29, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts In full: Debra Anne Haaland (Show more) Born: December 2, 1960, Winslow, Arizona, U.S. (Show more) Deb Haaland (born December 2, 1960, Winslow, Arizona, U.S.) is an American public official serving as U.S. secretary of the interior (2021– ) in the administration of U.S. Pres. Joe Biden. A 35th generation New Mexican and an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Laguna, Haaland is the first Native American in U.S. history to hold a cabinet secretary position. Haaland was born in Winslow, Arizona, to John David Haaland and Mary Toya, the third of their four children. Haaland’s parents met while stationed at Naval Station Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay, California. John Haaland served for 30 years ...(100 of 1030 words)

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