Elena Vasquez

Deputy Secretary Elena Vasquez serves as the Department's chief operating officer, managing day-to-day operations and coordinating policy across all bureaus and offices.

Background

Ms. Vasquez brings two decades of federal service experience, including roles at the EPA, Department of the Interior, and the White House Council on Environmental Quality.

Focus Areas

• Interagency coordination on environmental policy
• Modernizing the Department's IT infrastructure
• Workforce development and recruitment