Xochitl Torres Small
Xochitl Torres Small | |
|---|---|
| 15th United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture | |
| In office July 17, 2023 – January 20, 2025 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Jewel H. Bronaugh |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development | |
| In office October 13, 2021 – July 17, 2023 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Lisa Mensah |
| Succeeded by | Basil Gooden |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Pearce |
| Succeeded by | Yvette Herrell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Xochitl Liana Torres November 15, 1984 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Nathan Small |
| Education | Georgetown University (BS) University of New Mexico (JD) |
Xochitl Liana Torres Small (first name pronounced /ˈsoʊtʃiːl/ SOH-cheel; born November 15, 1984) is an American attorney and politician who was the 15th United States deputy secretary of agriculture from 2023 to 2025, acting as "chief operating officer" for the department. She was nominated by President Joe Biden in February 2023, and was confirmed by the senate on July 11.
She was a U.S. representative for New Mexico's 2nd congressional district from 2019 to 2021 and had previously served as the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development, from 2021 to 2023.