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 to	The United States Secretary of State
Nominator	The President of the United States
Inaugural holder	Hugh S. Cumming Jr.
Formation	1957
Website	Official 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]