Jennifer-Ruth Green as Secretary of Public Safety & Suzanne Jaworowski as Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources
Governor-elect Mike Braun announced on Monday his intent to appoint Jennifer-Ruth Green as Indiana’s Secretary of Public Safety. A combat veteran and current Deputy Commander of the 11th Operations Group at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, she brings extensive military and cyber security experience to the role.
Green’s distinguished military career includes service as the commander of the 122nd Cyber Operations Flight in Fort Wayne and deployment to Baghdad with the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, she is an FAA-certified pilot and former Air Force Special Agent. Green also graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center with Distinguished Fitness Award honors and was selected as a Defense Ventures Cyber Fellow.
“Jennifer-Ruth Green’s remarkable military background and cyber security expertise make her uniquely qualified to advise on homeland security and support law enforcement,” Braun said. “Her combat experience and proven leadership will be invaluable in protecting Hoosier families and strengthening our emergency response capabilities.”
The Secretary of Public Safety will be responsible for overseeing law enforcement, emergency preparedness and public safety policy development. As Secretary, Green will work with Governor-elect Braun to keep our communities safe by supporting law enforcement, combating drug trafficking and addressing illegal immigration.
“My commitment is to bring a strategic, comprehensive approach to public safety that protects Hoosier families and supports our first responders,” Green said. “Under Governor-elect Braun’s leadership, we will ensure safety in our communities and focus on strengthening partnerships between law enforcement and communities, enhancing emergency preparedness, and ensuring our public safety personnel have the training and resources they need to serve effectively.”
Green founded Battle-Proven Leadership, providing executive training to organizations including the Indiana Attorney General’s Office. She holds a master’s degree in aeronautics from Liberty University and authored People Don’t Quit Their Jobs; They Quit Their Bosses.
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On Tuesday, Braun announced his intent to appoint Suzanne Ryder Jaworowski as Indiana’s Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources. She brings extensive experience in energy policy as a leader in the private sector and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Jaworowski most recently served as Executive Director of Stakeholder Services at MISO Energy, overseeing stakeholder relations and client services. She previously served as Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Policy & Communications in the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy during the Trump administration, where she led strategic communications and policy initiatives.
“Suzie’s deep understanding of energy policy and proven track record of stakeholder engagement makes her an ideal choice to lead Indiana’s energy future,” Braun said. “Her experience in both government and industry will be invaluable as we work to ensure reliable, affordable energy for Hoosiers.”
As the Secretary of Energy, Jaworowski will provide the strong leadership needed to navigate Indiana’s energy challenges and improve accessibility. Consistent with Governor-elect Braun’s agenda, the Administration will focus on ensuring the state has enough affordable and reliable energy sources to sustain current residents and attract new development.
“I am honored to be named Indiana’s Secretary of Energy by Governor-elect Braun,” said Jaworowski. “My vision is to ensure our state maintains a diverse energy portfolio that powers our economy, creates jobs, and supports our communities. Working alongside Governor-elect Braun, we will ensure that Indiana families and businesses have access to dependable, cost-effective energy solutions that drive our state forward.”
Before her federal service, Jaworowski directed communications and government relations at Hallador Energy and founded Ryder Research Consulting, where she advised energy companies, utilities, and industry associations. She holds degrees from Radford University and Marymount University.