Katharine MacGregor

Katharine MacGregor is an American political advisor and lobbyist who served as the United States Deputy Secretary of the Interior. She assumed office in February 2020, succeeding David Bernhardt, who was confirmed as Secretary of the Interior.[1]

For the actress, see Katherine MacGregor.
Katharine MacGregor
8th United States Deputy Secretary of the Interior
In office
(Acting: September 30, 2019 – February 25, 2020)
February 25, 2020 – January 20, 2021
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byDavid Bernhardt
Succeeded byTBD
Personal details
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania (BA)

Education

MacGregor earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and classical studies from the University of Pennsylvania in 2004. As an undergraduate, she studied abroad at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.[2]

Career

She worked as a lobbyist and was then a congressional staffer for Thelma Drake and Eric Cantor. She was also a staffer on the United States House Committee on Natural Resources from 2011 to 2017.[3]

In January 2017, she joined the Trump Administration. She previously served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management before her appointment as United States Deputy Secretary of the Interior.[4][5]

References
  1. "Caucus Applauds Nomination of Katharine MacGregor to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior". Congressional Western Caucus. October 1, 2019.
  2. King, Sydney (2019-10-29). "Katherine Macgregor Gets Another Promotional Nod". Leadership Connect. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
  3. "Katharine Sinclair MacGregor". NOIA. September 20, 2016.
  4. "Secretary Bernhardt Applauds President Trump's Intent to Nominate Katharine MacGregor to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior". www.doi.gov. 2019-10-01. Retrieved 2019-12-29.
  5. "U.S. Senate Confirms Katharine MacGregor as Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior". www.doi.gov. 2020-02-25. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
Political offices
Preceded by
David Bernhardt		 United States Deputy Secretary of the Interior
2020–2021		 Succeeded by
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