Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research

Assistant Secretary of State
for Intelligence and Research
Seal of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research
Flag of an Assistant Secretary of State
Incumbent
Lisa D. Kenna
Senior Bureau Official
since July 5, 2024
Reports toThe United States Secretary of State
NominatorThe President of the United States
Inaugural holderHugh S. Cumming Jr.
Formation1957
WebsiteOfficial Website

The Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research is the head of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) within the United States Department of State. Before 1986, the head of INR was the Director of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. The Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research reports to the United States Deputy Secretary of State. Since July 2024, Lisa D. Kenna has served as the acting Assistant Secretary of State for INR.[1]

  1. ^ "Lisa Kenna". United States Department of State. Retrieved August 15, 2024.