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Meet Mari Gomez—Public Servant at USDA & Leader in Her Community

May 08, 2024 Megan Guilfoyle, Public Affairs Specialist for the Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area

When I sat down to speak with Mari Gomez, Chief of Staff at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), my first question was, “tell me about your career journey, including any roles you had before USDA.”

Research and Science

South Carolina Air National Guard Veteran Topeka Ham Finds New Calling with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service

October 11, 2023 Melissa Blair, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

Georgia native Topeka Ham found a new calling serving the American public through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) after 26 years in the South Carolina Air National Guard.

Equity Initiatives