Roger Glendenning
Chief Operating Officer
Roger Glendenning currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Rural Development. As the COO, he is responsible for all administrative support functions for over 4,650 employees in nearly 500 offices across the country.
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Farah Ahmad
Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development
Farah Ahmad serves as the Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). She works to advance policies and programs that create economic inclusion and opportunity in rural communities.
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Dr. Basil Gooden
Under Secretary for Rural Development
Dr. Basil I. Gooden was confirmed by the United State Senate to serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development on Monday, February 26, 2024.
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Deidre Deculus Robert
Director of State Office Operations
Deidre Deculus Robert serves as the director of state office operations for Rural Development, based in Washington, D.C. where she works to ensure the successful operation, function, and administration of program guidance for the 47 state and territory USDA Rural Development offices in the country.
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Liderazgo estatal
Los directores estatales desempeñan un papel fundamental para ayudar a que el Desarrollo Rural se centre en estrategias de desarrollo económico comunitario impulsadas localmente que se basen en los diversos activos y necesidades de las zonas rurales de todo Estados Unidos. Cada estado, incluido el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, está dirigido por un Director Estatal designado y, en algunos casos, los estados adyacentes están dirigidos por un solo Director Estatal.