USCIS announces Rebecca S. Carson was named Chief of Staff in June 27th 2011. She previously served as the Chief of the Office of Citizenship from July 2009 to June 2011, during which time she led federal efforts to proactively foster immigrant integration, encourage United States citizenship, and promote instruction and training on citizenship rights and responsibilities.
Prior to joining USCIS, Ms. Carson managed several national and statewide campaigns. She worked extensively for U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, as well as the Democratic National Committee.
A licensed attorney, Ms. Carson was awarded the prestigious Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) grant. She clerked at the National Immigrant Justice Center in Chicago, Illinois where she primarily represented and advocated for unaccompanied immigrant minors.
Ms. Carson began her career as a community organizer during the 2000 presidential election campaign and between political work and law school, taught English in Central America.
Ms. Carson earned a JD and Public Interest Law Certificate from the DePaul University College of Law. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Political Economy from Colorado College.
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