Margaret “Meg” Kabat, most recently principal senior adviser at the Department of Veterans Affairs, has taken on the role of chief of staff at VA.
VA said Wednesday Kabat will serve as a top adviser to the department’s secretary and deputy secretary on policies and strategies for delivering care and benefits to veterans.
She succeeded Kimberly Jackson, who announced her move to step down from the chief of staff position in June.
Kabat is a licensed clinical social worker who brings to the position more than two decades of experience supporting veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors.
She previously served as the senior adviser for families, caregivers and survivors at VA and held leadership positions in the department’s Caregiver Support Program.
The newly appointed chief of staff was a senior director at Atlas Research, where she supported the Department of Defense’s Sexual Assault Prevention Office and helped lead the COVID Nursing Home Commission.
Kabat also served as a social worker and case manager at the National Naval Medical Center.
“Meg is a tireless advocate for Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors — and we’re thrilled that she’s going to be helping lead VA in this critical role,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough.