Monthly Archives: October 2009
Lael Brainard Under Secretary for International Affairs Nominated, but not confirmed As the Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, Lael Brainard will advise the Secretary of the Treasury on international economic issues and lead the development of U.S. economic policies in a number of areas, including international finance, debt, and post-crisis economic stabilization. [...]
James Miller Under Secretary for Policy James Miller’s position as Under Secretary for Policy makes him one of the most influential actors in the Department of Defense. He plays an instrumental role in developing U.S. military and national security strategy. He previously served as Principle Deputy Under Secretary under Michele Flournoy. Miller has held senior [...]
Steve Kosiak Associate Director for Defense and International Affairs Steve Kosiak is the primary leader of the National Security Programs office in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). From there, he is involved in budgeting for major international spending programs, from wars in the Middle East to meeting President Obama’s goal of doubling foreign [...]
Rob Nabors Deputy Director, Office of Management and Budget Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Robert Nabors is one of the highest-ranking leaders of the office that formulates, evaluates, and carries out the budget for U.S. activities. Particularly at a time when the federal budget is under so much pressure, he [...]
Aaron Williams Director, Peace Corps Aaron Williams leads the Peace Corps, which deploys thousands of American volunteers to host countries all over the world to support a wide variety of community development projects. As the head of one of the most recognized U.S. public diplomacy efforts, Williams is responsible for building the program and adapting [...]
Daniel Yohannes CEO, Millennium Challenge Corporation In his capacity as MCC CEO, Daniel Yohannes will give strategic vision to the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) as it cultivates new partnerships with developing countries, and continues to build on existing ones. The MCC carries out poverty reduction and economic growth programs around the world based on the [...]
Eric Goosby Global AIDS Coordinator The Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator oversees the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and is broadly responsible for U.S. efforts to combat HIV/AIDS around the world. Eric Goosby, Coordinator and ambassador-at-large, has been involved in anti-AIDS work in the U.S. and abroad for many years, including as [...]
Michael “Mike” Froman Deputy for International Economic Affairs As Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs, Mike Froman is charged with bridging the interests and actions of the National Security Council (NSC) and the National Economic Council (NEC) as they relate to international affairs. Froman draws upon his expertise in emerging markets and sustainable [...]
Gayle Smith Senior Director for Democracy, Development, and Stabilization Gayle Smith is the first Senior Director for Democracy and Development at the National Security Council. In this role, Smith provides strategic focus to global development efforts, through projects such as Presidential Study Directive to review global development policy across the U.S. government. In addition to [...]
Denis McDonough Deputy National Security Advisor As Deputy National Security Advisor, Denis McDonough approaches foreign policy from an interagency, whole-of-government perspective. In addition to other responsibilities, McDonough runs deputies meetings, where representatives from departments and agencies throughout the government discuss interagency foreign policy options and prepare recommendations for President Obama. As of 01/26/11
