Cabinet Position
Name
Picture
Very Short Job Description
Secretary of State
John Kerry
Advance freedom for the benefit of the American people and the international community by helping to build and sustain a more democratic, secure, and prosperous word composed of well-governed states that respond to the needs of their people, reduce widespread poverty, and act responsibly.
Secretary of Treasury
Jack Lew
Maintain a strong economy and create economic and job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable economic growth and stability at home and abroad, strengthen national security by combating threats and protecting the integrity of the financial system.
Secretary of Defense
Chuck Hagel
To provide the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country. The department’s headquarters is at pentagon.
Attorney General
Eric H. Holder, Jr.
To enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime.
Secretary of Interior
Sally Jewell
Uses sounds science to manage and sustain America’s lands, water, wildlife, and energy resources, honors our nation’s responsibilities to tribal nations, and advocates for America’s island communities.
Secretary of Agriculture
Thomas J. Vilsack
Strengthen the American agricultural economy, build vibrant rural communities and secure a stronger future for the American middle class.
Secretary of Commerce
Penny Pritzker
Promotes job creation, economic growth, sustainable development and improved standards of living for all Americans by working in partnership with businesses, universities, communities and our nation’s workers. Touches the daily lives of the American people in many ways.
Secretary of Labor
Thomas E. Perez
To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.
Secretary Health and Human Services
Kathleen Sebelius
Help provide the building blocks that Americans need to live healthy, successful lives.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Shaun L.S. Donovan
Secretary of Transportation
Anthony Foxx
To create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.
Secretary of Energy
Ernest Moniz
Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.
Secretary of Education
Arne Duncan
Ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
Secretary of Veteran Affairs
Eric K. Shinseki
Promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal process.
Secretary of Homeland Security
Rand Beers
To secure the nation from the many threats we face.
Name
Picture
Very Short Job Description
Secretary of State
John Kerry
Advance freedom for the benefit of the American people and the international community by helping to build and sustain a more democratic, secure, and prosperous word composed of well-governed states that respond to the needs of their people, reduce widespread poverty, and act responsibly.
Secretary of Treasury
Jack Lew
Maintain a strong economy and create economic and job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable economic growth and stability at home and abroad, strengthen national security by combating threats and protecting the integrity of the financial system.
Secretary of Defense
Chuck Hagel
To provide the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country. The department’s headquarters is at pentagon.
Attorney General
Eric H. Holder, Jr.
To enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime.
Secretary of Interior
Sally Jewell
Uses sounds science to manage and sustain America’s lands, water, wildlife, and energy resources, honors our nation’s responsibilities to tribal nations, and advocates for America’s island communities.
Secretary of Agriculture
Thomas J. Vilsack
Strengthen the American agricultural economy, build vibrant rural communities and secure a stronger future for the American middle class.
Secretary of Commerce
Penny Pritzker
Promotes job creation, economic growth, sustainable development and improved standards of living for all Americans by working in partnership with businesses, universities, communities and our nation’s workers. Touches the daily lives of the American people in many ways.
Secretary of Labor
Thomas E. Perez
To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.
Secretary Health and Human Services
Kathleen Sebelius
Help provide the building blocks that Americans need to live healthy, successful lives.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Shaun L.S. Donovan
Secretary of Transportation
Anthony Foxx
To create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.
Secretary of Energy
Ernest Moniz
Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.
Secretary of Education
Arne Duncan
Ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
Secretary of Veteran Affairs
Eric K. Shinseki
Promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal process.
Secretary of Homeland Security
Rand Beers
To secure the nation from the many threats we face.