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About NOAA

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is an American scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce that focuses on the conditions of the oceans, major waterways, and the atmosphere.

Founded in 1970 by Richard Nixon.

Founded
1970
Employees
5,001 to 10,000
Total funding
$4K
Headquarters
Washington

Leadership

The top of NOAA's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

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Neil Jacobs

Administrator

240 reports

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Steve Thur

Assistant Administrator for Oceanic & Atmospheric Research Performing the duties of NOAA Chief Scientist

141 reports

EM

Emily Menashes

Administrator, NOAA Fisheries

44 reports

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Allison Soussi-Tanani

Director Of NOAA Digital Engagement And Transformation

15 reports

KS

Kenya Smith

Chief Learning Officer For NOAA

12 reports

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Tim Walsh

Director, Office Of LEO Observations (formerly Jpss)

8 reports

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Michael Doig

Director, NOAA Office Of Emergency Management

5 reports

KM

Kaitlyn Montán

Director of the Office of Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs

3 reports

JG

John Gray

Director Of Legislative And Intergovernmental Affairs

3 reports