Oveta Culp Hobby ( January 19 , 1905 -- August 16 , 1995 ) was the first secretary of the US Department of Health , Education and Welfare , first director of the Women 's Army Corps , and a chairperson of the board of the `` Houston Post '' .
Oveta Culp Hobby ( January 19 , 1905 -- August 16 , 1995 ) was the first secretary of the United States Department of Health , Education , and Welfare , first commanding officer of the Women 's Army Corps , and chairman of the board of the `` Houston Post '' . References .