HR01578: A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING GLORIA “YOYA” DIÑO-STEELE FOR HER APPOINTMENT AS ACTING ADMINISTRATOR OF UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID)
This resolution congratulates Gloria "Yoya" Diño-Steele for her appointment as Acting Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), recognizing her as the first known Filipino-American woman to hold a top position in President Joe Biden's transitional team. Her decades of service with USAID, including her role as Mission Director for the Philippines, the Pacific Islands, and Mongolia, showcase her dedication to international development and her significant contributions to various programs in the Philippines, such as those addressing tuberculosis, maternal and child mortality, education, and corruption.
Diño-Steele's appointment is a source of immense pride for the Filipino-American community and the entire Filipino nation, symbolizing the potential and impact of Filipinos on a global scale. Her career trajectory, from a management consultant for the Philippine Department of Agriculture to a key leader in USAID, demonstrates a lifelong commitment to public service and global poverty alleviation. The conferment of the Order of Sikatuna by former President Benigno III further highlights her exceptional service to the country.