Corry Schiermeyer
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| Associate Administrator of Public Affairs | |
| In office 2019–2020 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Administrator | Andrew Wheeler |
| Preceded by | Liz Bowman |
| Succeeded by | James Hewitt |
| Director of Global Communications for the National Security Council | |
| In office 2005–2007 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| National Security Advisor | Stephen Hadley |
| Preceded by | Mary Catherine Andrews |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| United States Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications | |
| Acting 2006–2007 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| National Security Advisor | Stephen Hadley |
| Preceded by | Michele Davis |
| Succeeded by | Mark Pfeifle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Corry Schiermeyer 1970 (age 54–55) |
| Education | University of North Texas (BA) Texas Tech University |
Corry Schiermeyer (born 1970) is an American government official who served as the Acting Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications and the National Security Council's head of global communications in the Bush administration.[1][2] During the Trump administration she served as the spokesperson for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and an Associate Administrator for Public Affairs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.[3] Before entering government service, Schiermeyer was a reporter and journalist for KAMC-TV.
Early life and education
Schiermeyer grew up in Lubbock, Texas. In 1997, she received a BA from University of North Texas in journalism. During school, she worked as a production assistant for KAMC-TV.
Career
Corry Schiermeyer worked in the private sector in various reporting and producing roles for network radio and television. She entered government as a director of constituent relations for Texas State Senator Florence Shapiro and later worked for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts as a press secretary.
Schiermeyer joined the Department of Energy (DOE) in 2001 where she was the director of press.[4]
From 2004 to 2007, she held various roles at the White House National Security Council, including as the deputy associate director of communications, acting deputy national security advisor for strategic communications, and director of global communications.[5]
In 2017, she returned to the executive branch as the spokesperson for U.S. Customs and Border Protection under President Trump. She later served as the Associate Administrator for Public Affairs at the Environmental Protection Agency, where she headed the Office of Public Affairs.
Personal life
In 2013, Schiermeyer was a signatory to an amicus curiae brief submitted to the Supreme Court in support of same-sex marriage during the Hollingsworth v. Perry case.[6]
References
- ^ "Second Career". Roll Call. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ "Corry Schiermeyer". Legistorm. June 2, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ "EPA regional chief alleges he was fired for being cozy with Dems". The Hill. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ "Corry Schiermeyer named Deputy Director of Communications for USDA". potomacflacks.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Tucker among new FD Dittus hires". PRWeek. July 2, 2007. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ Avlon, John (February 28, 2013). "The Pro-Freedom Republicans Are Coming: 131 Sign Gay Marriage Brief". The Daily Beast. Archived from the original on January 1, 1996. Retrieved June 1, 2024.