About: Melissa Bert

Melissa Bert serves as the Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the United States Coast Guard. Rear Admiral (Upper Half) (RADM) Bert is the first woman to serve in this position. Prior flag assignments held by RADM Bert include the U.S. Coast Guard’s Director of Governmental and Public Affairs and Deputy Director of Operations for U.S. Northern Command. RADM Bert founded and launched the U.S. Coast Guard Women’s Leadership Initiative, supporting mentoring and professional development for Coast Guard women in uniform and civilians throughout the service.