M. Camille Calimlim Touton
M. Camille Calimlim Touton | |
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Commissioner of the United States Bureau of Reclamation | |
nominee | |
Assuming office TBA | |
President | Joe Biden |
Succeeding | Brenda Burman |
Personal details | |
Born | M. Camille Calimlim Quezon City, Philippines |
Spouse(s) | Matthew Touton |
Education | University of Nevada, Las Vegas (BA, BS) George Mason University (MPP) |
M. Camille Calimlim Touton is an Filipino-American[1] water policy advisor who is the nominee to serve as commissioner of the United States Bureau of Reclamation in the Biden administration.
Early life and education[]
Touton was born in Quezon City and raised in Dagupan and Calasiao before moving to Nevada with her family.[2] She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies and Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, followed by a Master of Public Policy from George Mason University.[3]
Career[]
In 2005 and 2006, Touton was an Engineer in Training at G.C. Wallace Inc. in Las Vegas. She then joined the office of Senator Harry Reid as a legislative correspondent. She then became a staffer on the United States House Committee on Natural Resources, serving as an advisor to members Nick Rahall, Ed Markey, and Peter DeFazio.[4] She was also a water policy advisor for Grace Napolitano.[5] In 2014, she joined the United States Department of the Interior, serving as a counselor to the assistant secretary for water and science and as deputy assistant secretary for water and science.[6] From 2017 to 2019, she was a staffer for Democratic members of the United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. From 2019 to 2021, she was a senior staffer for the United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.[7]
References[]
- ^ "AQUAFORNIA BREAKING NEWS: Camille Calimlim Touton nominated as Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner". Water Education Foundation. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "Biden's appointee is Dagupan's pride". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "President Biden Announces Five Key Nominations". The White House. 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "Interior Department Announces Members of Biden-Harris Leadership Team". www.doi.gov. 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "Biden appoints Fil-Am as deputy commissioner of US Bureau of Reclamation". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ Nichols, Hans. "Biden nominates former Rep. Xochitl Torres Small to USDA post". Axios. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "Napolitano's Statement on Camille Touton's Appointment to Bureau of Reclamation". Congresswoman Grace Napolitano. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- Living people
- People from Quezon City
- People from Las Vegas
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas alumni
- George Mason University alumni
- Obama administration personnel
- Biden administration personnel
- United States Department of the Interior officials