Kamala Harris, born in Oakland, California, has made history as the first woman, African American, South Asian and person of Indian descent to serve as U.S. Vice President. Here's a look into educational background and impressive net worth.
Harris grew up in a multicultural environment, influenced by her African American and Indian heritage. Her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, was a breast cancer researcher from Chennai, and her father, Donald Harris, is a Jamaican economist.
In 2014, Harris married Doug Emhoff, the first Second Gentleman of the U.S. Harris has a younger sister, Maya, who has been a key supporter in her political career.
Harris earned her degree from Howard University and obtained her Juris Doctor from UC Hastings. She began her legal career as a prosecutor in Alameda County.
Elected as U.S. Senator from California in 2016, Harris gained national attention for her questioning during high-profile hearings. She became Joe Biden's running mate in 2020, making history again when she was sworn in as Vice President in 2021.
Kamala Harris's net worth is estimated at around $8 million, which includes assets from her husband, Douglas Emhoff. This increase from $7 million in 2021 reflects her successful career and two published books.
All these Information are sourced from Ndtv.
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