Jane Lute | |
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| 5th United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security | |
| In office April 3, 2009 – April 9, 2013 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Paul A. Schneider |
| Succeeded by | Alejandro Mayorkas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 (age 67–68) New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Douglas Lute |
| Education | Montclair State University (BA) University of Southern California (MA) Stanford University (PhD) Georgetown University (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1978–1994 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
Jane Holl Lute (born 1956) is an American diplomat and security analyst currently serving as the UN special envoy on the Cyprus dispute.[1][2] She served as the deputy secretary of homeland security from 2009 through 2013, after having been confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 3, 2009.[3] Previously, Lute was the United Nations assistant secretary-general for peacebuilding support.[4] Before that, she was assistant secretary-general for mission support in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, beginning in August 2003.[5] She is the president and CEO of the Arlington-based Council on CyberSecurity and senior advisor to Measure, a drone-as-a-service company.[6][7] On January 5, 2014, she was appointed special adviser for relocation of Camp Hurriya residents outside of Iraq by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.[8] On February 8, 2016, she was appointed special coordinator on improving the United Nations response to sexual exploitation and abuse.[9] In 2020, Lute was elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.[10]
- ^ "UN urges rivals in Cyprus to engage with UN on peace talks". National Post. July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- ^ "Nicosia has given the green light for Jane Holl Lute's appointment by the UNSG". In-Cyprus.com. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- ^ "Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano Praises Confirmation of Incoming Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute" (Press release). March 3, 2009. Retrieved April 22, 2009.
- ^ "Secretary-General Appoints Jane Holl Lute of United States as Assistant Secretary-General for peace building support" (Press release). United Nations. August 7, 2008.
- ^ "Secretary-General appoints Jane Holl Lute of United States as Assistant Secretary-General for peacekeeping operations" (Press release). United Nations. June 11, 2003. Retrieved April 22, 2009.
- ^ "Leadership of Council on Cybersecurity". Archived from the original on June 12, 2015. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ^ "About Measure - a 32 Advisors Company". Measure. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
- ^ "Secretary-General Appoints Jane Holl Lute of United States as Special Adviser for Relocation of Camp Hurriya Residents Outside of Iraq". Press release. United Nations. January 5, 2014.
- ^ "Secretary-General Appoints Jane Holl Lute of United States as Special Coordinator on Improving United Nations Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse". Press release. United Nations. January 5, 2014.
- ^ Incorporated, Prime. "National Academy of Public Administration". National Academy of Public Administration. Retrieved April 11, 2023.