Sylvia Mathews Burwell

Sylvia Mathews Burwell is an American public servant and businesswoman known for her role in U.S. government and healthcare. She served as the Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2014 to 2017 under President Barack Obama, where she played a key role in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Before that, she was the director of the Office of Management and Budget. Burwell has also worked in various leadership positions in nonprofit organizations and has a strong background in public policy, focusing on health and budgetary issues, emphasizing access to healthcare for all Americans.