Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of Partnership and Engagement - Private Sector Office
Regina Mauro, a business leader with an advanced degree, multilingual capabilities, and extensive expertise in both domestic and international organizations, currently holds the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Private Sector Office at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a role she has occupied since May 2025.
Regina earned her Bachelor’s degree from Villanova University where she majored in French with a Computer Sciences concentration and minor in German. She also holds an Executive MBA degree with a focus on International Business from Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business; a program recognized as Top 10 Executive MBA program in the United States, and a Top 30 program worldwide, according to CEO Magazine.
As the daughter of Cuban immigrants and an accomplished professional engaging ground forces to top-level management across various markets in the United States and abroad, Regina brings a unique perspective and cultural fluency to public service. With her background in domestic and global corporate expansions, the development of strategic partnerships, and leadership in multi-million dollar operations, sales, and marketing sectors, Regina Mauro is exceptionally equipped to further the mission of DHS—promoting stronger partnerships, smarter solutions, and a safer, more resilient nation.