Gregory LoGerfo

Gregory LoGerfo is an American diplomat who has served as the coordinator for counterterrorism since 2026. LoGerfo previously served as principal deputy coordinator of the Bureau of Counterterrorism from June 2024 to January 2025, acting coordinator for counterterrorism from January to October 2025, and acting principal deputy coordinator of the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs from December 2025 to May 2026. LoGerfo was the deputy chief of mission at the United States embassy in Tunis from 2019 to 2021, and later, at the United States embassy in Baghdad from 2021 to 2022.

Early life and education Gregory LoGerfo was raised in Belmont, Massachusetts, the son of Frank LoGerfo and Judith Molnar LoGerfo. He attended Boston College High School before attaining a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami and a law degree from the College of William & Mary. LoGerfo was then the director for Maghreb Affairs at the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs from 2015 to 2017.

On October 21, 2025, the United States Senate received a nomination for LoGerfo to serve as the coordinator for counterterrorism. On May 18, 2026, his nomination was confirmed by the Senate in a 46–43 vote. He assumed office three days later.

Awards Distinguished Honor Award (2019) James A. Baker Award for Outstanding Deputy Chief of Mission (2021) Presidential Rank Meritorious Service Award (2023)