guiding the state through the COVID-19 crisis, has been tapped by the Biden administration as assistant secretary of health for the Department of Health and Human Services.If confirmed by the Senate, Levine would break a glass ceiling as the first federal trans official confirmed by the Senate, a chamber now narrowly controlled by Democrats.
President-elect Biden previously nominated California attorney general Xavier Becerra as secretary of health for HHS; Becerra would be the first Latino in the role.Levine has endured intolerance and bigotry in her role as Pennsylvania's top health official, but is widely respected for her composure and intelligence.