Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Image of group strategizing at table, courtesy of Adobe Stock

NIFA’s top leaders bring a wealth of scientific backgrounds and leadership experience to advancing the agency’s mission and vision.

NIFA Org Chart

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

INSTITUTES (Also, see Division Directors)

  • Institute of Bioenergy, Climate Change and Environment: Kevin Kephart, Deputy Director
  • Institute of Food Production and Sustainability: Kal Kalavacharla, Deputy Director 
  • Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition: Suzanne Stluka, Deputy Director
  • Institute of Youth, Family, and Community: Martha Ray Sartor, Deputy Director (Acting)
  • Center for International Programs: Davida Tengey, Program Coordinator

OPERATIONS

Your feedback is important to us.

Take the Website Survey