Kerri-Ann Jones

Imagine a super-smart scientist who also works with governments to make big decisions! That's Kerri-Ann Jones. She was born a long, long time ago, in 1954. She's like a captain of a ship, but instead of sailing the seas, she helped guide important work about science and the environment. She was so good at her job that she got to work for the President of the United States!

Kerri-Ann had two really cool jobs. First, she was in charge of science and research at a big organization called The Pew Charitable Trusts. Think of it like being the head scientist at a giant playground for discoveries!

Then, she became an Assistant Secretary of State. This means she was a top advisor to the government on important stuff like oceans and the environment. She was sworn in, which is like a special ceremony, in August 2009.

Kerri-Ann Jones cared a lot about our planet, especially the big blue oceans! Her work helped make sure we take care of the Earth and all the amazing creatures that live in it. By being in charge of science and environmental affairs, she helped make smart decisions that protect nature. It’s like she was a superhero for the environment, using her brain to help save the day!

When President Barack Obama chose Kerri-Ann for her important government job in June 2009, it showed how much people trusted her smarts. She helped lead big projects that looked at science and how we can be better friends to our planet. Her dedication means that even today, the work she helped start is still important for keeping our world healthy and beautiful for everyone.