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Joe Cuddihy is a retired federal employee with over thirty years experience in the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security.

Mr. Cuddihy’s expertise lies in immigration and diplomatic policy and operations. During his career, he advanced through the ranks ultimately placing him in leadership positions, including the Assistant Deputy Executive Associate Commissioner for Field Operations for Immigration and Naturalization Service and the first Associate Director for International Affairs for US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). Mr. Cuddihy participated in the executive transfer of authority to the Department of Homeland Security from the Department of Justice for USCIS. While a member of the US Diplomatic Corps, as the Immigration Attaché to the US Ambassador to Italy stationed in Rome, Mr. Cuddihy was responsible for all US immigration operations and policy throughout Europe, Africa, and portions of Asia.

Agency Knowledge:
•    Department of Justice
•    Department of Homeland Security

Expertise:
•    Immigration Policy and Operations
•    Diplomacy Policy and Operations

Positions:
•    Assistant Deputy Executive Associate Commissioner for Field Operations, Immigration and
Naturalization Service
•    Associate Director for International Affairs, US Citizenship and Immigration Service
•    Immigration Attaché to the US Ambassador to Italy, US Diplomatic Corps

Education, Awards and Memberships:
•    Leadership for a Democratic Society Program – Federal Executive Institute
•    M.A. Education – State University of New York at Buffalo
•    B.A. – Canisius College
•    Senior Executive Service