Monshi Ramdass
About Us | At-A-Glance | Member Bios | Ex Officio Bios | Annual Reports | Resource Links | POCs
Monshi Ramdass serves as the Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison (MVAL) at the Department of Agriculture, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, Office of the Secretary. In this role, he establishes effective partnerships with federal agencies, state and local governments, faith-based organizations, and non-profits. In addition, he aids Veterans beginning farms and ranches by providing customer-friendly and responsive service based on their unique needs. He also provides expert information to Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses regarding employment, education, and entrepreneurship.
Since 2010, Ramdass has served at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in various capacities.
Before his time at USDA, Ramdass worked at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Before DIA, Ramdass served in the U.S. Army as a combat medic from 1984 to 2007. He retired as a Command Sergeant Major. Ramdass is married to his wife, Lisa, and they have a beautiful daughter, Asha.
His awards and recognitions are many.