Heather MacLeod

Heather MacLeod is a Director in GAO’s Homeland Security and Justice team. She oversees coast guard and maritime security issues, including coast guard workforce and strategic planning efforts, and maritime port and supply chain/cargo security.

GAO: US Coast Guard Needs to Strengthen Foreign Port Security Program

Published May 4, 2023 2:17 PM by Heather MacLeod

Posted in: Ports

When we shop online for a new mobile device or walk into a store for a new pair of shoes, we’re not always thinking about th...

GAO: Coast Guard Needs to Improve its Fishing Vessel Safety Efforts

Published Feb 2, 2023 8:25 PM by Heather MacLeod

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has identified a number of actions that the Coast Guard needs to take to help prevent f...