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Kay Coles James has an extensive background in nearly every sector of America’s economy. She has worked at the local, state and federal levels of government and has served dozens of organizations in the corporate, non-profit and academic arenas. Mrs. James is the Founder and President of the Gloucester Institute, a nonprofit organization which trains and nurtures African American leaders. A graduate of Hampton University, she served as Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management under President George W. Bush. In this role, Mrs. James also served as the Chair of the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program Principals, Chair of the Chief Human Capital Officers Council and a member of the President's Management Council. In addition, she was appointed to serve on the White House Fellows Commission. Mrs. James is the author of three books—her award-winning 1993 autobiography Never Forget; Transforming America: From the Inside Out (1995); and What I Wish I Had Known Before I Got Married (2001). Most importantly, she is the wife of Charles E. James, Sr., the proud mo

James is Heritage’s former president and a leader in government, academia, and the conservative movement.

Kay Coles James served as the president of The Heritage Foundation, America’s premier conservative think tank, from 2018-2021. She has also served as a trustee of the board from 2005-2022. Throughout her tenure at Heritage, she was dedicated to helping formulate and promote solutions to the many issues Americans face—from fighting poverty to improving our schools and our health care system to reducing the size and scope of government. These public policy solutions are based on the principles of individual freedom, limited government, free enterprise, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.

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With an unwavering commitment to Heritage’s members, its board and staff, and to the American people, Mrs. James pushed the organization to new heights. Under her leadership, for three years in a row, Heritage was named the No. 1 think tank in the world for its impact on public policy by the U

Kay Coles James

American public official (born 1949)

Kay Coles James

In office
January 15, 2022 – August 29, 2023
Acting: January 15, 2022 – March 2, 2022
GovernorGlenn Youngkin
Preceded byKelly Thomasson
Succeeded byKelly Gee (acting)
In office
January 1, 2018 – December 1, 2021
Preceded byEdwin Feulner
Succeeded byKevin Roberts
In office
July 11, 2001 – January 31, 2005
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
DeputyDan Blair
Preceded byJanice Lachance
Succeeded byLinda M. Springer
In office
January 15, 1994 – March 12, 1996
GovernorGeorge Allen
Preceded byHoward Cullum
Succeeded byRobert Metcalf
Born

Madeline Kay Coles


(1949-06-01) June 1, 1949 (age 75)
Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCharles E. James Sr.
EducationHampton University (BS)

Kay Coles James (born June 1, 1949) is an American public official who served as secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia from January 2022 to August 2023, and as the

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