Juan Caro

Juan Andres Caro serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at NOAA, overseeing all international engagements, including fisheries, trade, space commerce, and scientific cooperation. He leads efforts to advance American seafood dominance, strengthen U.S. leadership in global maritime affairs, and expand U.S. competitiveness in the commercial space sector. He ensures that NOAAs international partnerships align with the national economic and security priorities of the Trump Administration.

Prior to joining NOAA, Juan worked as a White House Policy Advisor for natural resources, focusing on agricultural biotechnology, aquaculture, and forestry policy. He was later appointed as a Senior Advisor at the United States Department of Energy, where he led White House efforts for the recovery of Puerto Rico’s energy grid following Hurricane Maria.

Juan holds a Bachelor of Science in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability from Colorado State University and a Graduate Certificate in International Security from the Harvard Extension School. His expertise bridges environmental policy, energy resilience, and international affairs, supporting NOAA’s mission to advance American interests on the global stage.