As Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Teresa Stanek Rea provides leadership and oversight to one of the largest intellectual property offices in the world. She has served as Deputy Under Secretary and Deputy Director since March 2011. A recognized expert in intellectual property law with more than 25 years of experience, Ms. Rea serves as a principal advisor to the Secretary of Commerce on both domestic and international intellectual property matters. Ms. Rea provides leadership and oversight of the day-to-day management of the policy, budget, and operations of an agency with over 11,000 employees. She also promotes innovation domestically and drives international harmonization efforts, in support of the administration’s top economic priorities to increase economic growth.