Dr. Rosemary Sifford began her career with USDA as a Saul T. Wilson Scholar in 1997. Since that time, she has served APHIS in a variety of positions, crossing policy and operations in Veterinary Services, Plant Protection and Quarantine and Animal Care. She has served in the field and in a variety of management positions, most recently as the Associate Deputy Administrator for Animal Care.

Dr. Sifford received undergraduate degrees in Animal Science and Agricultural Business Management from NCSU in 1996 and her DVM from NCSU in 2000. She has completed several leadership development programs within USDA including completing the SES Candidate Development Program in 2014.