Catherine Cortez Masto Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Catherine Cortez Masto (Catherine Marie Cortez Masto)

Last Updated: 18 Apr, 2023 | Views: 341

Age: 60

Profession: Lawyer

Other Profession(s): Politician, Prosecutor

Famous For: Senior United States Senator From Nevada

Higher Education: University of Nevada, Reno (BS) Gonzaga University (JD)

Catherine Cortez Masto Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

29 Mar, 1964 (60 Years 09 Months 20 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

Nevada

Birth District

Las Vegas

Religion

Catholicism

Nationalities

American

Catherine Cortez Masto Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography)
Catherine Cortez Masto is a United States Senator from Nevada, serving since 2017. Born on March 29, 1964, in Las Vegas, Nevada, she is the first woman ever to represent Nevada in the U.S. Senate. Before her election to the Senate, Cortez Masto served as Nevada's Attorney General from 2007 to 2015, where she prioritized protecting seniors, consumers, and the environment. In the Senate, she has continued to fight for those issues and has also been a vocal advocate for comprehensive immigration reform, access to affordable healthcare, and protecting public lands. Cortez Masto's leadership and dedication to her constituents have made her a respected and influential member of Congress.
Catherine Cortez Masto Career:
1986: Catherine Cortez Masto graduated with a Bachelor of Science in finance from the University of Nevada, Reno.
1990: She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Gonzaga University School of Law.
1990-1991: Catherine Cortez Masto served as a law clerk for a federal judge in Washington, D.C.
1991-1993: She worked as an associate at the law firm of Jones Vargas in Reno, Nevada.
1993-1997: Catherine Cortez Masto served as a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C.
1999-2006: Catherine Cortez Masto served as the chief of staff to Nevada Governor Bob Miller.
2007-2015: Her position as Nevada's Attorney General marked the first time a woman held that office.
2015-2017: Catherine Cortez Masto worked as an executive vice chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
2016: Catherine Cortez Masto announced her candidacy for the United States Senate to replace Harry Reid, who is retiring.
2017: Catherine Cortez Masto was sworn in as the first Latina United States Senator.
2020: Catherine Cortez Masto was appointed chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
Catherine Cortez Masto Awards:
2016: Awarded the Leadership Award.
2017: Received the National Parks Award.
2018: Received the Distinguished Nevadan Award.
2019: Awarded the New American Hero Award.
2020: Honored with the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation's Profile in Courage Award.
Catherine Cortez Masto Unknown Facts:
Catherine Cortez Masto has been recognized for her advocacy work and leadership, receiving awards such as the "Champion of Change" award from the National Council of La Raza and the "Exemplary Leader" award from the Hispanic National Bar Association.
Catherine Cortez Masto has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration's policies on immigration and healthcare, and has worked to hold the administration accountable for its actions.