Lea-Ann B. Bigelow

Lea-Ann B. Bigelow is the Director of Green Trade at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), where she leads the agency's efforts to implement its Green Trade Strategy. This strategy aims to combat climate change and environmental degradation within the context of trade operations. Her role involves developing new green technologies, enhancing environmental trade enforcement, and engaging with various stakeholders, including government agencies, industry, and NGOs, to promote green trade practices and incentives.12

With over 20 years of experience in public sector leadership, Ms. Bigelow has held significant positions across various federal agencies, including the Executive Office of the President, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Commerce. Prior to her current role, she served as the Director of International Engagement at the White House Council on Environmental Quality, where she led global sustainability initiatives.123

Ms. Bigelow holds a Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. She has received notable awards for her contributions, including the Department of Commerce Gold Medal and the DHS Secretary’s Award for Innovation.12