The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.
Jamal Habibi has been promoted to Chief of Staff for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
Most recently, Habibi served as Chief of Staff for Rural Housing Service since February 2021. As Chief of Staff, Habibi supported American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) implementation efforts and collaborated with the White House and various federal agencies to develop USDA commitments that boost new housing supply and provide greater protections for tenants in rural communities. Before his appointment at USDA, Habibi was a Senior Associate at the Opportunity Finance Network. During the Obama Administration, Habibi served as Outreach Director at the Department of Treasury and as a Special Assistant at USDA. Habibi holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
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