Interior Secretary Sally Jewell eats with students from Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico. December 11, 2013. Photo by Luke Fields / US Department of the Interior
In the Loop goes behind the scenes with Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, who's been on the job for a little more than a year:
What’s your dream job (other than your current gig)? While this is a great job, and leading REI was hard to beat, being a back-country park ranger working with children would be great. My favorite office is the one with no walls. What motivated you to go into public service? The opportunity to make a difference and a strong belief in the power of the people. As a business person for over 35 years and an avid community volunteer, I came to appreciate that public investments, carried out by public servants at every level of government, are vital to our economy, our quality of life and our future on this planet we share. Favorite foods? (Either cuisine or specific dishes) My mother grew up in India, which has given me a lifelong appreciation for Indian food and curries. When I’m not dining at the “Bison Bistro” at Interior, I enjoy exploring the D.C. food truck scene at lunch, which has some pretty reliable and tasty Indian choices.Get the Story:
In the Loop: BACKGROUND CHECK: Interior Secretary Sally Jewell (The Washington Post 8/1)
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