Dr. Kimberly A. McClain (born August 5, 1970) is an American government official and retired military official serving as the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations since 2023.

United States Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations
Incumbent
Assumed Office: January 3, 2023
Nominated by Joe Biden
Succeeded Leonard Wolfson
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Department of Veteran Affairs for Congressional and Legislative Affairs
In Office: February 8, 2021 – January 3, 2023
Military service
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service 1991–2021
Rank Lieutenant Colonel

In June 2022, McClain was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.[1] McClain was confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations on December 19, 2022,[2] and was sworn in by Secretary Marcia L. Fudge on January 5, 2023.[3][4][5]

Prior to her Senate confirmation in 2023, McClain served in the Biden–Harris Administration as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs[6] at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs from 2021-2023.

Early life and education

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A native of Rockford, IL U.S., McClain earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Texas at Arlington, Texas, a Master of Science in Human Relations and International Business from Amberton University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in International Business from Northcentral University.[7]

Career

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McClain served in the United States Air Force for 29 years and has worked in private and public sector roles.[8]

Personal

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McClain is a member of the Prince George’s County (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated[9] and the Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated in Washington, DC.

McClain speaks frequently at events to include GlobalMindED Inclusive Leaders Awards[10] and the GlobalMindED and Foundation for the Support of the United Nations (FSUN) panel on “Transforming Environmental Barriers: Unleashing Broadband, Transportation, Health, Wealth and a Sustainable Planet”.[11]

See also see

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References

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  1. ^ "President Biden Announces Key Nominees". whitehouse.gov. June 22, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "PN2386 — Nomination of Kimberly Ann McClain for Department of Housing and Urban Development, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". www.congress.gov. December 19, 2022". congress.gov. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  3. ^ "HUD Swears in Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations". dsnews.com. January 5, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  4. ^ "People on the Move 1.26.23". www.housingfinance.com. January 26, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  5. ^ "Fudge Welcomes Dr. Kimberly A. McClain As Assistant Secretary". www.affordablehousing411.com. 2023-07-21. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  6. ^ "VA announces additional leadership appointments". department.va.gov. February 18, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  7. ^ "Examining the relationships among oil exports, foreign aid, and standard of living". scholar.google.com. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  8. ^ "Kimberly McClain - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations (Jan. 2023-), Assistant Secretary - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
  9. ^ "Eastern Area of The Links, Incorporated". www.facebook.com. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  10. ^ "Dr. Kimberly A. McClain – GlobalMindED". Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  11. ^ ""Transforming Environmental Barriers: Unleashing Broadband, Transportation, Health, Wealth and a Sustainable Planet"". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
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