The Office of Intergovernmental Public Liaison (IPL) serves the dual role of:
- Advising the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and program offices on the impact U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s (CBP) mission, policies, and initiatives have on key stakeholders (i.e., state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, law enforcement; the national associations representing them; non-governmental organizations; and the public), and
- Serving as CBP's principal liaison to these key stakeholders.
IPL informs key stakeholders about current and proposed CBP initiatives, addresses issues, resolves concerns, as well as builds and maintains partnerships. These duties require close collaboration with Headquarters, Sector, Field, and Branch Office leadership from planning through execution to ensure successful engagements. IPL also serves as the conduit of information to/from similar offices within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and across the U.S. Government.
Mission Statement
To facilitate communication and foster relationships with key stakeholders regarding CBP's mission, policies, and initiatives.
IPL Roles
- Representation
- Communication
- Facilitation
- Education
Staff
Timothy Quinn, Executive Director
Mary Hyland, Deputy Executive Director
Darren R. Neely, CIC Director, Chief of Staff
Daniel Githens, Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs, Deputy Chief of Staff
Ashton K. Washington, Chief of Law Enforcement Affairs
Matthew Ashmore, Chief of Partnership Development
Willeta R. Monger, Program Analyst
Esther Rapu, Program Analyst
Elizabeth Pacheco, Staff Assistant
Contact Us
Email: cbp-intergovernmental-public-liaison@cbp.dhs.gov
Phone: 202-325-0775
Tribal and Community Liaison
Designated lead for tribes, NGOs, and the associations that represent them.
Intergovernmental Liaison
Designated lead for Governors, state legislators, State Homeland Security Advisors (HSAs), state agencies, Mayors, Deputy Mayors, local emergency managers, City Councilors, County Commissioners, other local officials nationwide, and the national and regional associations that represent them.
Law Enforcement Liaison
Designated lead for state, local, tribal, territorial law enforcement, and the national and regional associations that represent them.
Partnership Development Liaison
Designated lead for academia, think tanks, new stakeholder relationships, and the associations that represent them.