Jamal M. Habibi

Jamal M. Habibi is an experienced professional in public policy and government affairs, currently serving as the Chief of Staff for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs and the Rural Housing Service at the USDA since January 2021. Prior roles include Senior Associate in Public Policy at the Opportunity Finance Network, Manager of Government Affairs at the National PTA, and Manager of Public Policy at Discovery Inc. Jamal's career began with roles such as Outreach Director at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Special Assistant at USDA. Educational achievements include a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Languages/Cultures of Asia from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with a brief study at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in International Relations.