Tanya J. Bradsher
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Tanya Bradsher | |
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 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| 10th United States Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
| Assumed office September 20, 2023 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Guy Kiyokawa (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | John Bradsher |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (BA) George Washington University (MA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1993–2013 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Tanya J. Bradsher is an American government official and retired military officer who is the United States Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Early life and education
[edit]Bradsher is a native of Virginia.[1] She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Arts in strategic communication from George Washington University.[2]
Career
[edit]Bradsher enlisted in the United States Army in 1993 and was commissioned in the Officer Candidate School in 1994. During her 20 years of active duty, Bradsher was assigned to the United States National Security Council and Office of the Secretary of Defense. She also served as deputy public affairs officer of the Eighth United States Army, commander of the Delta Company 516th Battalion, and executive officer of the 1st Replacement Company, 8th Personnel Support Command.[3]
After retiring from the Army, Bradsher returned to the National Security Council and served as an advisor in the Executive Office of the President. Bradsher worked as chief of communications for the American Psychiatric Association before joining Congressman Don Beyer's office as chief of staff. She later served as chief for communications, plans, and operations in the Defense Health Agency. In 2021, Bradhser was selected by Secretary Denis McDonough as chief of staff of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.[4]
Nomination to Deputy Secretary
[edit]On April 19, 2023, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Bradsher to serve as the United States deputy secretary of Veterans Affairs, after Donald Remy resigned on April 1.[4] On September 20, 2023, Brasher was sworn in as the Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
References
[edit]- ^ "Former Beyer Chief Of Staff To Begin Job In Biden Administration". Arlington, VA Patch. January 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "Tanya Bradsher - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs". department.va.gov. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "Vet Affairs Deputy nominee would be highest ranked woman in VA history". Yahoo News. April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "President Biden Announces Key Nominees". The White House. April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- Living people
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill alumni
- George Washington University alumni
- United States Army officers
- United States National Security Council staffers
- United States Department of Defense officials
- Women government officials
- George W. Bush administration personnel
- Obama administration personnel
- Biden administration personnel
- United States Department of Veterans Affairs officials
- United States deputy secretaries of veterans affairs