Betsy DeVos is an American politician and businesswoman who served as the 11th United States Secretary of Education from 2017 to 2021 under President Donald Trump. She is known for her advocacy of school choice, including charter schools and voucher programs, which allow public funding for students to attend private schools. Before her role in the federal government, DeVos was involved in various educational initiatives in her home state of Michigan. She has been a prominent figure in the debate over education reform, often emphasizing the importance of parental choice in education.