U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) BIO PowerPoint

This informative PowerPoint profiles U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, highlighting her life, career, and accomplishments. Students will learn about Masto's background, including where and when she was born, her education at the University of Nevada, Reno, and Gonzaga University School of Law. The presentation chronicles Masto's career as a prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office and her election as Nevada's Attorney General, a position she held for eight years. It also covers her landmark election to the U.S. Senate in 2016, making her the first Latina U.S. Senator. Educators can use this well-researched profile to teach students about Senator Masto's journey in law and politics while meeting key social studies learning objectives.