Mora Namdar

Mora Namdar is an Iranian-American diplomat who serves as Assistant [Secretary of State for Consular Affairs] at the United States Department of State. She was appointed to the position in 2025. Prior to this role, she held various positions within the U.S. Department of State including as the Senior Bureau Official for the office of Near Eastern Affairs in charge of all Middle East and North Africa policy.

Early life and education

Namdar is a native Texan who was born in the United States. She was academically gifted and began taking college courses at 12 years old. She earned Bachelor's degrees in Political Science and International as well as minors in Fine Art, Philosophy and Human Rights from Southern Methodist University. Namdar also earned a Masters in International Affairs and a Juris Doctorate from American University - Washington College of Law where she was the founding Editor-in-Chief of the National Security Law Brief. She studied abroad at Oxford and is widely recognized expert on national security, human rights, and policy.

Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs

In 2025, Namdar was appointed Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs. In this role, she oversees policies related to visa services, protection of U.S. citizens abroad, and consular operations worldwide.