Frances Townsend
 Frances M. Fragos Townsend (born December 28 1961) is the former Homeland Security Advisor to United States President George W. Bush and TV personality. Townsend was appointed to this position by President Bush on May 28 2004. Her resignation was announced November 19 2007. She chaired the Homeland Security Council and reported to the President on homeland security policy and counterterrorism policy.