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Angilla Denton

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Angilla Denton

Acting Administrator for the Rural Housing Service

Prior to becoming the Acting Administrator for the Rural Housing Service, Angilla Denton served as Chief Risk Officer for Rural Development (RD), RD's Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Acting Deputy Under Secretary. Ms. Denton also served as the Civil Rights Director with responsibility and oversight of RD’s nationwide Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs.

Ms. Denton has more than 30 years of management experience in both the public and private sector. Since her arrival to RD in 2002, she has served in multiple roles including: Loan Specialist, Area Director, and Administrative Program Director at the State level. Ms. Denton graduated with honors from the University of Phoenix, and holds a Master’s Degree in Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with an emphasis in Management. In her role as Chief Risk Officer, she provides leadership with early awareness of major risks and opportunities.