Mary Beth Morgan has been appointed as deputy director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, bringing over two decades of expertise and experience in federal government service.
Morgan has served at the Department of Defense for more than 18 years and held several high-level positions, the DSCA said Friday. In her new role, Morgan will oversee the agency’s various programs and work with stakeholders to synchronize DSCA activities with foreign policy and national security objectives.
Morgan’s Career Highlights
Morgan was the deputy assistant secretary for homeland defense integration and defense support of civil authorities within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, where she developed and implemented the DOD’s homeland defense and defense support of civil authorities plans and programs.
Earlier, the new appointee served as the principal director for East Asia in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, where she advised senior DOD leaders on formulating and executing defense strategies and bilateral security relations for the East Asia region.
Before her stint with the Defense Department, Morgan was director for Korea and Taiwan affairs at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. She worked to enhance market access to U.S. industries and ensure partner compliance with bilateral and multilateral trade agreements.
Morgan earned a master’s in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in international affairs from George Washington University. She also holds a master’s in national security strategy from the National War College.
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