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Donna Shalala

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Donna Shalala
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Full Name and Common Aliases


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Donna Shalala is an American academic administrator and politician who served as the 18th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services from 1993 to 2001.

Birth and Death Dates


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Born on February 14, 1941 (age 82)

Nationality and Profession(s)


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American
Academic Administrator
Politician

Early Life and Background


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Donna Shalala was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Her family moved to Pennsylvania when she was two years old. She grew up in a working-class neighborhood in Philadelphia and was raised by her mother, a factory worker, after her parents divorced. Shalala's interest in public service began at an early age, influenced by her mother's struggles with the healthcare system.

Shalala earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western College for Women (now part of Miami University) in 1962 and went on to earn a Master's degree in education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She later pursued a Doctorate in Education at the University of Massachusetts Boston, but did not complete it.

Major Accomplishments


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Shalala served as the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1987 to 1993 and was previously the President of Hunter College from 1980 to 1988. In 1993, she became the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Bill Clinton, a position she held for eight years.

During her tenure as Secretary, Shalala oversaw significant healthcare reforms, including the establishment of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). She also played a crucial role in shaping policy on welfare reform, education, and employment.

Notable Works or Actions


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As Secretary of Health and Human Services, Shalala worked to address issues such as:

Access to healthcare for low-income children
 Reforming the Medicaid program
* Implementing the Family Support Act, a comprehensive welfare reform package

Shalala has also been an outspoken advocate on issues related to education, employment, and women's rights.

Impact and Legacy


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Donna Shalala's impact on American politics and policy-making is undeniable. Her commitment to improving access to healthcare, particularly for low-income populations, has left a lasting legacy. As the first woman to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services, she broke new ground in public service.

Shalala's leadership has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including being named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 1994.

Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered


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Donna Shalala is widely quoted for her insightful commentary on healthcare policy and public service. Her dedication to addressing issues related to access to healthcare, education, and employment has earned her a reputation as a champion of social justice.

Throughout her career, Shalala has demonstrated a commitment to serving the public interest, and her tireless efforts have made a lasting impact on American society.

Quotes by Donna Shalala

I’ll be one of the spokespeople, one of the people who sells the Administration’s plans.
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I’ll be one of the spokespeople, one of the people who sells the Administration’s plans.
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I have to admit, in January and February I was in an absolute fuzz. I had no one on board. It wasn’t that I didn’t know what I was doing, but we didn’t have all the pieces put together.
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I have to admit, in January and February I was in an absolute fuzz. I had no one on board. It wasn’t that I didn’t know what I was doing, but we didn’t have all the pieces put together.
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I’m pretty disciplined and am almost always on schedule.
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I’m pretty disciplined and am almost always on schedule.
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You don’t want to destroy the energy that comes out of a campaign.
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You don’t want to destroy the energy that comes out of a campaign.
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We have to mainstream everybody. No matter what their circumstances when they were growing up. Part of that is knowing that after they’re finished with school, everybody in this country gets up and goes to work.
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We have to mainstream everybody. No matter what their circumstances when they were growing up. Part of that is knowing that after they’re finished with school, everybody in this country gets up and goes to work.
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We can’t afford as a nation – not because of money but because of our social fabric – to have large numbers of people who are not working.
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We can’t afford as a nation – not because of money but because of our social fabric – to have large numbers of people who are not working.
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Every year, I am reminded of the kids who aren’t in the freshman class and aren’t graduating. I remember every single one of them. That is the worst of times for me, to see the future snuffed out.
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Every year, I am reminded of the kids who aren’t in the freshman class and aren’t graduating. I remember every single one of them. That is the worst of times for me, to see the future snuffed out.
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I have long ties to the women’s community.
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I have long ties to the women’s community.
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I think anyone that thought that we were coming in as a bunch of liberal Democrats to deliver more large-scale social programs was nuts. I sure didn’t expect it.
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I think anyone that thought that we were coming in as a bunch of liberal Democrats to deliver more large-scale social programs was nuts. I sure didn’t expect it.
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Our young people are out on the streets looking for parties, a place to dance, looking for a scene. No institutions are providing them with alternatives, fun things to do that don’t necessarily have alcohol at the center.
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Our young people are out on the streets looking for parties, a place to dance, looking for a scene. No institutions are providing them with alternatives, fun things to do that don’t necessarily have alcohol at the center.
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