Gary Washington

Gary Washington is an American government official currently serving as the Chief Innovation Officer of the United States Department of Agriculture. He previously served as the acting United States Secretary of Agriculture from January 20, 2025, to February 13, 2025, during the transition period of the Trump administration. Washington has held various leadership roles within the federal government, focusing on information technology and agency innovation. His career is defined by his work in federal agency management and digital transformation within the United States government.