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Kamala Harris is an American politician, lawyer, and the current Vice President of the United States.
She has had a long career in public service and has accomplished many things throughout her career.
Becoming the first female, first Black American, and first South Asian American Vice President of the United States in 2021.
As Attorney General of California from 2011 to 2017, Kamala Harris fought for criminal justice reform, consumer protection, and secured a $20B settlement from major banks for their role in the 2008 financial crisis.
As a United States Senator from California from 2017 to 2021, Harris sponsored or co-sponsored several bills that aimed to improve the lives of Americans.
She was a strong advocate for healthcare reform, education, and immigration reform, among other issues.
Harris established a "Back on Track" program to reduce recidivism among first-time drug offenders and created a "Division of Children and Families" to protect children from abuse and neglect.
Harris also led the fight against human trafficking, co-sponsoring the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and working to establish a task force to combat trafficking in California.