Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced on Tuesday the appointment of Karen E. Donfried to lead the Congressional Research Service, effective Sept. 23.
Donfried will take the reins of CRS, sometimes known as Congress’ “think tank,” after years of concerns over high attrition and flagging morale. She most recently worked for the State Department as assistant secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs.
“She has a long and distinguished record of leadership in the making and execution of American foreign policy and is also a former staff member of the Congressional Research Service, where she served with distinction for 10 years. We are delighted to welcome her back and are excited for her future in this critical role,” Hayden said in a statement announcing the hiring.
