Monica Medina
Monica Medina | |
|---|---|
| 15th Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs | |
| In office September 28, 2021 – April 28, 2023 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Kerri-Ann Jones (2014) |
| Succeeded by | Jennifer Littlejohn (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 (age 63–64) |
| Spouse | Ron Klain |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Georgetown University (BA) Columbia University (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
Monica P. Medina (born 1962) is an American attorney and government official who previously served as the Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs at the Department of State. Medina served as Principal Deputy Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, deputy associate attorney general, and general counsel of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. She was also the U.S. Commissioner to the International Whaling Commission. She briefly served as President and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society.