 She was designated by President George W. Bush in 2006, succeeding Cari M. Dominguez.Prior to her appointment as Chair, she had served as vice chair of the commission since 2003.A native of Newport News, Virginia, Ms. Earp received her bachelor's degree from Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia; master's degree from Indiana University Bloomington; and Juris Doctor from Catholic University's Columbus School of Law, Washington, DC.