Krysta Harden

Krysta Harden
United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
In office
July 23, 2013 – February 29, 2016
President Barack Obama
Preceded by Kathleen Merrigan
Succeeded by Stephen Censky
Personal details
Born Camilla, Georgia
Alma mater University of Georgia

Krysta Harden was United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture from 2013-16. She perviously served two years as the Secretary of Agriculture's Chief of Staff (2011-2013). Prior to that, Harden served as Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations at USDA (2009-2011).[1]

Harden was born and raised in Camilla, Georgia and has worked exclusively in the field of agriculture since graduating from the University of Georgia. When asked why she chose to work for the federal government, Harden responded, “Because I want to serve my country, and this was how I chose to do so.”

Harden was appointed Deputy Secretary by President Barack Obama in 2013. She resigned as Deputy Secretary in February 2016 and later assumed the position of Vice President of Public Policy and Chief Sustainability Officer for DuPont.[2][3]

References

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  2. ↑ "Krysta Harden". DuPont. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  3. ↑ Rice, Alison (March 2, 2016). "Krysta Harden Joins DuPont After Leaving USDA". AgWeb. Retrieved May 13, 2017.

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