Dr. Kimberly A. McClain (born August 5, 1970) is an American government official and retired military official serving as the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations since 2023.
| United States Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed Office: January 3, 2023 | |
| Nominated by | Joe Biden |
| Succeeded | Leonard Wolfson |
| Deputy Assistant Secretary of Department of Veteran Affairs for Congressional and Legislative Affairs | |
| In Office: February 8, 2021 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Military service | |
|---|---|
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1991–2021 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
In June 2022, McClain was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.[1] McClain was confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations on December 19, 2022,[2] and was sworn in by Secretary Marcia L. Fudge on January 5, 2023.[3][4][5]
Prior to her Senate confirmation in 2023, McClain served in the Biden–Harris Administration as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs[6] at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs from 2021-2023.
Early life and education
editA native of Rockford, IL U.S., McClain earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Texas at Arlington, Texas, a Master of Science in Human Relations and International Business from Amberton University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in International Business from Northcentral University.[7]
Career
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (October 2023) |
McClain served in the United States Air Force for 29 years and has worked in private and public sector roles.[8]
Personal
editMcClain is a member of the Prince George’s County (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated[9] and the Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated in Washington, DC.
McClain speaks frequently at events to include GlobalMindED Inclusive Leaders Awards[10] and the GlobalMindED and Foundation for the Support of the United Nations (FSUN) panel on “Transforming Environmental Barriers: Unleashing Broadband, Transportation, Health, Wealth and a Sustainable Planet”.[11]
See also see
editReferences
edit- ^ "President Biden Announces Key Nominees". whitehouse.gov. June 22, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ "PN2386 — Nomination of Kimberly Ann McClain for Department of Housing and Urban Development, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". www.congress.gov. December 19, 2022". congress.gov. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ "HUD Swears in Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations". dsnews.com. January 5, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ "People on the Move 1.26.23". www.housingfinance.com. January 26, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ "Fudge Welcomes Dr. Kimberly A. McClain As Assistant Secretary". www.affordablehousing411.com. 2023-07-21. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
- ^ "VA announces additional leadership appointments". department.va.gov. February 18, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ "Examining the relationships among oil exports, foreign aid, and standard of living". scholar.google.com. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ "Kimberly McClain - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations (Jan. 2023-), Assistant Secretary - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "Eastern Area of The Links, Incorporated". www.facebook.com. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Kimberly A. McClain – GlobalMindED". Retrieved 2023-10-15.
- ^ ""Transforming Environmental Barriers: Unleashing Broadband, Transportation, Health, Wealth and a Sustainable Planet"". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
External links
edit- Official Biography at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Official Biography at the US Department of Veteran Affairs
- The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies - Biden-Harris Administration
- Legistorm Profile
- Presidential Prayer Team
- Military.com interview - Get Your Degree While Serving