Patricia St. Clair

Patricia St. Clair serves as Associate Assistant Secretary in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In this role, she provides leadership and guidance for the enforcement of federal civil rights laws, including Title VI, Title VII, Title VIII, and Title IX, ensuring compliance within USDA programs and employment practices.

With a distinguished career in law and public service, Ms. St. Clair is dedicated to upholding civil rights protections through rigorous enforcement, strategic policy guidance, and accountability measures. She works closely with USDA agencies to implement effective compliance and risk management strategies, ensuring that all program operations align with federal statutory and regulatory mandates.

Ms. St. Clair engages directly with stakeholders to strengthen understanding and adherence to civil rights requirements, reinforcing USDA’s commitment to lawful and fair program administration. By leveraging data-driven monitoring and enforcement mechanisms, she ensures that USDA maintains the highest standards of integrity and public trust. Ms. St. Clair, a graduate of Tulane Law School, is deeply committed to community service and volunteer work, dedicated to empowering individuals through education, advocacy, and fair opportunities.