Is Janet Napolitano A-List?
No — Janet Napolitano is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2009
Secretary of Homeland Security
Lost A-list status in 2015
Dropped to B tier — Professor at UC Berkeley
Ranking Timeline
Becomes a Partner
Becomes the first female partner at the law firm Lewis and Roca.
Attorney General of Arizona
Elected as the Attorney General of Arizona, focusing on consumer protection and environmental enforcement.
Governor of Arizona
Elected as the Governor of Arizona, addressing education, healthcare, and border security.
Secretary of Homeland Security
Appointed Secretary of Homeland Security, overseeing national security efforts.
Leaves Homeland Security
Resigns as Secretary to become president of the University of California.
Professor at UC Berkeley
Joins the faculty at the Goldman School of Public Policy, shaping future leaders.
Influential Public Figure
Continues to be an influential figure in public policy and national security discourse.
Last updated: February 25, 2026