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Jennifer Garrett, Deputy Secretary Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Jennifer Garrett was appointed Deputy Secretary of DSPS in January 2025 after serving more than two years as the department's Assistant Deputy Secretary. Before that, she served as director of public affairs. Jennifer joined the department in July 2019 as communications director.

She serves as the chief of staff for the Secretary, managing external affairs for DSPS including media, legislative, and external stakeholders. Additionally, Jennifer serves as the department liaison with the governor's staff and other agencies. 

Garrett is an Indiana native. She has a bachelor's degree in communications and English from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. She also earned her J.D. from the Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana.