The Department of the Interior announced new agency leadership, including the appointment of a deputy infrastructure coordinator.
“Whether it is investing in America’s infrastructure through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, tackling the climate crisis, strengthening Indian Country, or championing ambitious clean energy goals, the Department of the Interior is swiftly moving to implement President Biden’s agenda,” Chief of Staff Rachael Taylor said. “Our new colleagues each bring with them unique skills and perspectives that will help deliver results for the American people.”
Katherine Pustay Currie was named deputy infrastructure coordinator at the department. She will share in work implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Currie previously worked in the Interior Department as a senior advisor for Policy, Management and Budget, deputy director for Intergovernmental Affairs and special assistant to the deputy secretary.
She also served as deputy staff director to the Senate Steering Committee.
Other Interior Department appointees added are:
- David Baler, advance representative
- Laura Bloomer, advisor in the Office of the Solicitor
- Michael Brain, deputy commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
- Gary Gold, deputy assistant secretary for Water and Science
- Catherine Ming, scheduler
- Joan Mooney, principal deputy assistant secretary for Policy, Management and Budget
