Kristi Noem
American politician (born 1971)
1971 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American politician (born 1971)
Born
November 30, 1971
Age
~55 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
1971
Born (1971-11-30)
1990
EducationStudied at Northern State University (1990–1992)
2007
Positionmember of the South Dakota House of Representatives (2007–2011)
2011
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (2011–2013)
2013
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (2013–2015)
2015
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (2015–2017)
2017
PositionAbout
Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem is an American politician who has served as the eighth United States secretary of homeland security since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, she served from 2019 to 2025 as the 33rd governor of South Dakota and represented South Dakota's at-large congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019. During her tenure at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), her immigration policies generated controversies, particularly the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Who is Kristi Noem?+
Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem is an American politician who has served as the eighth United States secretary of homeland security since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, she served from 2019 to 2025 as the 33rd governor of South Dakota and represented South Dakota's at-large congressional district i
What does the name Kristi mean?+
The name Kristi means "A diminutive of the female given name Christina, variant of Christie.". It is of English origin.
When was Kristi Noem born?+
Kristi Noem was born on November 30, 1971.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the female given name Christina, variant of Christie.
The name Kristi is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the female given name Christina, variant of Christie.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Kristi
Kristi — November 30, 1971
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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