Office of the Assistant Secretary for Insular, International, and Ocean Affairs (AS-IIOA)

William "Bill" Hague, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Insular, International, and Ocean Affairs
Angel Demapan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Insular, International, and Ocean Affairs
Justin Rhee, Senior Advisor  
Caroline Romano, Chief of Staff 
Nina Sebastien, Research Assistant 
Luke Wong, Special Assistant 

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William W. Hague

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Insular, International and Ocean Affairs

William Hague currently serves as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Insular, International, and Ocean Affairs for the U.S. Department of the Interior. Prior to his appointment in May 2025, he was an accomplished thirty-year veteran in the telecom industry.

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Angel A. Demapan

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Insular, International and Ocean Affairs

Angel A. Demapan is a seasoned public policy and government affairs professional from Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, with a distinguished career in public service, legislative affairs, and intergovernmental relations.

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