Alexis Herman
Alexis Herman 23rd United States Secretary of Labor In office May 1, 1997 – January 20, 2001 President Bill Clinton Preceded by Robert Reich Succeeded by Elaine Chao 12th Assistant to the President for Public Liaison In office January 20, 1993 – May 1, 1997 President Bill Clinton Preceded by David Demarest Succeeded by Maria Echaveste Personal details Born (1947-07-16) July 16, 1947 (age 67) Mobile, Alabama, U.S. Political party Democratic Spouse(s) Dr. Charles Franklin (husband) Alma mater Edgewood College Spring Hill College Xavier University of Louisiana Profession Social worker, politician, CEO Alexis Margaret Herman (born July 16, 1947) is an American politician who served as the 23rd U.S. Secretary of Labor, serving under President Bill Clinton. Prior to her appointment, she was Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.