Christine Todd Whitman is an American politician who served as the Governor of New Jersey from 1994 to 2001. She was the first woman to hold this position in the state. During her tenure, she focused on issues such as environmental protection, tax reform, and education. After her time as governor, Whitman was appointed as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President George W. Bush. In this role, she worked on various environmental policies and initiatives, including efforts to improve air quality and manage hazardous waste.