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Julie Brewer

On January 11, 2025, Ms. Julie Brewer assumed the role of Acting Under Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). As the scientific, technical and engineering core of expertise for the Department, S&T is a direct science adviser to the Homeland Security Secretary, DHS Components, and the nation’s first responders. S&T is responsible for identifying operational gaps, conceptualizing art-of-the-possible solutions, and delivering operational results that improve the security and resilience of the nation. Recently, Ms. Brewer served as the Deputy Under Secretary of S&T, overseeing the organizational needs of the $1 billion, 1500-person Directorate. 

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DHS Names James C. Harris As New CCHT Director

WASHINGTON — On June 3, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the selection of James C. Harris III as director of the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Countering Human Trafficking.

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Leadership

Bios for OHSS leadership team

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S1-on-1 with Chief Privacy Officer and Chief FOIA Officer Lynn Parker Dupree

In this episode of “S1-on-1” our leaders discuss the Department’s accomplishment in significantly reducing FOIA backlog, Black History Month, why representation matters, and how DHS is protecting privacy in our daily lives while executing the mission of the Department.

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Celebrating the Scientific Contributions of Women and Girls

Today, we mark the 6th Annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science, but we honor them and reap the benefits of their work every day of the year.

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Letter from DHS Office of General Counsel to GAO on DHS Succession

Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf and Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy Secretary (SOPDDS) Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II are lawfully performing their current roles at DHS under the Homeland Security Act of 2002.

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Resumes of Political Appointees

Resumes for individuals who entered into a position at DHS as “political appointees” and career employees who have been detailed into a leadership office or component front office since March 23, 2017.

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Written testimony TSA Administrator for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing titled “Examining Management Practices and Misconduct at TSA, Part II”

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator Peter Neffenger addresses his vision for the TSA and its role in securing transportation systems through the deployment of a dedicated, well trained, professional, and effective counterterrorism workforce.

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Office of the Executive Secretary

The ESEC provides all direct support to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, as well as related support to leadership and management across the Department.

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Leadership

S&T's senior leaders.