Tom Ridge (alumnus, former Governor of Pennsylvania)

Tom Ridge is an American politician and public servant who served as the Governor of Pennsylvania from 1995 to 2001. He is an alumnus of Harvard University. After his governorship, he was appointed as the first Director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 2003, where he oversaw efforts to protect the country from threats such as terrorism. Ridge's leadership focused on national security, emergency preparedness, and disaster response. His work helped shape modern homeland security strategies, earning recognition for his dedication to public safety and government service.