Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs explained

Post:United States
Assistant Secretary of State
for Global Public Affairs
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Incumbent:Kristin Kane
Senior Bureau Official
Incumbentsince:April 6, 2024
Reports To:The Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
Appointer:The President of the United States
Formation:May 28, 2019
Inaugural:Michelle Giuda
Website:Official Website
Deputy:Kristin M. Kane, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs

The Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs is the head of the Bureau of Global Public Affairs within the United States Department of State. The Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs reports to the Secretary of State and the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. The position was formed on May 28, 2019 with the merging of the Bureau of International Information Programs and the Bureau of Public Affairs.[1]

Officeholders

ImageNameAssumed officeLeft officePresident appointed by
1Michelle GiudaMay 28, 2019March 3, 2020[2] Donald Trump
2Aaron RingelSeptember 14, 2020January 20, 2021
-Nicole Chulick (Acting)January 20, 2021June 11, 2021Joe Biden
3Elizabeth M. AllenSeptember 13, 2021April 4, 2022
-Elizabeth Trudeau (Acting)April 4, 2022February 15, 2023
4William M. RussoFebruary 15, 2023April 6, 2024[3]
-Kristin Kane (Senior Bureau Official)April 6, 2024Incumbent

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Administrative Timeline of the Department of State . United States Department of State . August 25, 2021.
  2. Web site: Michelle S. Giuda. United States Department of State. en-US. March 3, 2020.
  3. https://www.state.gov/biographies/bill-russo#:~:text=Bill%20Russo%20serves%20as%20the,for%20President%20Biden's%20personal%20office.