Kamala Harris is the Vice President of the United States, making history as the first woman, the first Black woman, and the first person of South Asian descent to hold the office. Her career is marked by a steadfast commitment to justice, equality, and the betterment of society. Harris was born in Oakland, California, and graduated from Howard University and the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. She served as the District Attorney of San Francisco and as the Attorney General of California before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016. As a senator, Harris championed issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, and environmental justice.