Heather Manzano is the Associate Administrator for the Risk Management Agency.
Mrs. Manzano has served in several different capacities within the Risk Management Agency including Deputy Administrator for Compliance, Associate Deputy Administrator for Insurance Services, and Director for the Special Investigations Branch. She has also served briefly as Acting Administrator for the Risk Management Agency in 2017 and 2025.
Under Heather’s leadership, RMA’s Compliance area developed a new review and sampling methodology for improper payments which resulted in a sharp decline in the agency’s improper payment rate. Heather also worked with a consultant to redesign Compliance’s performance reviews of the AIPs to ensure the integrity and accountability of our industry partners.
Mrs. Manzano’s background includes a bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University with a major in International Economics. She is originally from New Jersey but has lived in Northern Virginia with her family for the last 30 years.
About Me
Quick Facts:
30 years experience supporting Federal crop insurance
George Washington University, BA International Economics
Fluent in Spanish
Contact
Phone: (202) 690-2803
Email: rma.risk-ed@usda.gov
Location: Washington, D.C.