Monshi Ramdass

Monshi Ramdass serves as the Acting Military Veteran Agricultural Liaison (MVAL) and Veterans Outreach Manager in the Department of Agriculture, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, Military Veteran Agricultural Liaison’s Office, in the Office of the Secretary. In this role serves as the MVAL and effective partnerships with Federal Agencies, State and Local government, faith-based organizations, and non-profits. In addition, he aids veteran beginning farmers and ranchers by providing customer friendly and responsive service bases on their unique needs. In addition, he provides expert information to Veterans, Transitioning Service Members and Military Spouses in regard to employment, education, and entrepreneurships. Since 2010, he has served at USDA in various capacities and positions. In addition, he served as the USDA Director of Diversity and Inclusion, USDA Veterans Employment Program Officer (VEPO), and Florida Communities of Prosperity Liaison.

Prior to serving at USDA, Mr. Ramdass worked at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) as a Diversity and Inclusion Specialist and Special Emphasis Program Manager that instituted the Special Emphasis Program for the DIA. Before DIA, Mr. Ramdass served in the U.S. Army as a combat medic from 1984-2007. He retired as a Command Sergeant Major (CSM). Mr. Ramdass is married to Lisa M. Ramdass and they have a beautiful daughter Asha R. Ramdass.

Awards and recognitions many.