Background
Higgins, Kathryn O'Leary was born on October 11, 1947 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States.
Higgins, Kathryn O'Leary was born on October 11, 1947 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1969.
Manpower specialist United States Department Labor, Washington, 1969-1978. Assistant director employment policy White House Domestic Policy, 1978-1981. Staff director minority United States Senate Labor & Human Resources Committee, 1981-1986.
Chief of staff United States Representative Sander Levin, 1986-1993. Chief of staff Secretary Robert Reich United States Department Labor, 1993-1995. Assistant to Pres & secretary to cabinet The White House, 1995-1997.
Deputy secretary United States Department Labor, 1997-1999. Vice president public policy National Trust for History Preservation, 1999—2004. President, Chief Executive Officer TATC Consultant Firm, 2004—2005.
Member National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), 2006—2009.
Volunteer Gonzaga Mother's Club, Washington, since 1988. Volunteer, host parent Project Children, Washington, since 1987.
Daughter of Paul C. and Mary Kathryn (Callaghan) O'Leary. Widowed; children: Liam James, Kevan Paul.