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Leadership

Executive Biographies

  • Christopher J. Williamson

    ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF LABOR MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

    Christopher J. Williamson, MSHA’s new Assistant Secretary, was appointed by President Biden, effective Monday, April 11, 2022. 

  • Jeannette J. Galanis

    DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POLICY

    Jeannette J. Galanis was appointed Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health in February 2021 and assumed the role of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy in April 2022.

  • Patricia W. Silvey

    DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR OPERATIONS

    Patricia W. Silvey was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations in December 2010.