In the immediate aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill , Kayyem was tasked to direct interagency and intergovernmental affairs for the National Incident Command , overseeing a diverse interagency and interdisciplinary staff for the White House and DHS to address unprecedented issues in the response , including public safety , public engagement , environmental remediation , and legal compliance . For her work , she received the Coast Guard 's highest civilian honor
Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Juliette Kayyem