Daniel Yuska has been with the U.S. Maritime Administration for over 20 years. He currently serves as the Director of the Office of Environment and Innovation. Mr. Yuska oversees the Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) program, the U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation, and domestic and international maritime environmental policy.

Prior to serving as the Director, Mr. Yuska served as Environmental Protection Specialist within the same office. Mr. Yuska helped to develop the Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) program and led environmental research and policy focused on vessel and port emissions reductions, energy efficiency, and alternative fuels and technologies. In addition to the development of the META program, Mr. Yuska spent several years leading Agency environmental planning efforts for major port and intermodal infrastructure projects. Mr. Yuska also has served as a member of the U.S. Delegation to the International Maritime Organization for the Air Pollution and Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas working groups.

Mr. Yuska holds an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in environmental and ecological science disciplines and among other relevant work experience, served as a Marine Science Technician in the U.S. Coast Guard.