Julian Castro (HUD Secretary)

Julian Castro is an American politician and attorney who served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under President Barack Obama from 2014 to 2017. As HUD Secretary, he focused on issues such as affordable housing, homelessness, and community development. Castro is known for advocating for policies that promote fair housing and support for low-income families. Before his role in the Obama administration, he was the Mayor of San Antonio, Texas. He also ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, emphasizing themes of equity and opportunity in his campaign.