| United States Coordinator for Counterterrorism | |
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 Seal of the United States Department of State | |
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| Nominator | President of the United States |
| Inaugural holder | L. Douglas Heck |
| Formation | 1976 |
| Website | Official website |
The coordinator for counterterrorism heads the Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism, which coordinates U.S. government efforts to fight terrorism.[1] As the head of the counterterrorism bureau, the coordinator for counterterrorism has the rank of both ambassador-at-large and assistant secretary.[2][3]
As of December 29, 2023[update], the coordinator is Elizabeth H. Richard.[4]
- ^ Website of the Bureau of Counterterrorism
- ^ "Assistant Secretaries and Equivalent Rank". January 20, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ "Department Organization Chart". March 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ "Elizabeth Richard". Retrieved February 12, 2024.