Amanda Simpson
Amanda Simpson is believed to be the first transgender presidential appointee. She was appointed by President Obama to the Bureau of Industry and Security at the U.S. Department of Commerce on December 31, 2009.
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Jewish Women's Archive. "Amanda Simpson." (Viewed on November 22, 2025) <https://qa.jwa.org/media/amanda-simpson>.