Admin l Tuesday, January 26, 2021
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced new appointees to lead the agency under the Biden-Harris Administration. The appointments represent a diverse and accomplished group of individuals who are committed to advancing the economy for all Americans.
In partnership with dedicated career civil servants, these key appointments will work to promote job creation and economic growth while also advancing key priority areas for the Biden-Harris Administration, including containing the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing the climate crisis, ensuring equitable job creation, and helping businesses and communities build back better.
“President Biden is building a team at the Department of Commerce that will deliver on his promise to build our economy back better,” said incoming Chief of Staff Mike Harney. “Together, we will promote equitable economic growth that strengthens U.S. businesses, creates good-paying jobs, invests in solutions to climate change, fosters innovation, and advances racial equity. The crises facing our country are urgent, and we are ready to get to work for the American people.”
The new appointments are as follows:
Cynthia Aragon – White House Liaison
Brittany Caplin – Deputy Director of Public Affairs and Press Secretary, Office of the Secretary
Antwaun Griffin – Senior Advisor to the Secretary on COVID-19
Camilo Haller – Confidential Assistant, Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
Mike Harney – Incoming Chief of Staff
Natalie Evans Harris – Senior Advisor to the Secretary
Othniel Harris – Special Assistant, Office of the General Counsel
Christopher Hoff – Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services, International Trade Administration
Karen Hyun – Chief of Staff, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Letise LaFeir – Senior Advisor, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Sean Manning – Press Assistant, Office of the Secretary
Meghan Maury – Senior Advisor, U.S. Census Bureau
Lauren Oppenheimer – Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
Quentin Palfrey – Deputy General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel
Feras Sleiman – Congressional Affairs Specialist, Bureau of Industry and Security
Ike Umunnah – Director of Public Affairs, Economic Development Administration
Meron Yohannes – Policy Advisor, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning
