Ben Friedman is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Deputy Under Secretary for Operations. He is currently performing the duties of Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator until a new NOAA Administrator is confirmed. Ben will provide an update on the Biden-Harris Transition and how NOAA is working to support the new administration priorities including climate, diversity and inclusion, and scientific integrity. He will also discuss the Year of the NOAA Workforce, what it means and why it matters.