Katherine Ortega | |
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 Ortega in 1987 | |
| 38th Treasurer of the United States | |
| In office September 26, 1983 – July 1, 1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Bay Buchanan |
| Succeeded by | Cathi Vásquez Villalpando |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 16, 1934 Tularosa, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lloyd Derrickson |
| Education | Eastern New Mexico University (BA) |
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Katherine Dávalos Ortega (born July 16, 1934) is a former politician who was the 38th Treasurer of the United States. She served from September 26, 1983 to July 1, 1989 under Presidents Ronald Reagan and then George H. W. Bush. Ortega also has the distinction of being the first female bank president in the state of California.