Christina Peach

• Deputy Assistant Administrator, Requirements & Capabilities Analysis
• Transport Security Administration, USA

Christina Peach is the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) for the Office of Requirements and Capabilities Analysis (RCA). Ms. Peach has served in this role since 2024 and is a member of the Senior Executive Service.
As the DAA for RCA, Ms. Peach is responsible for driving the strategy and development of TSA’s security architecture and operational capabilities to optimize mission performance and safeguard the nation’s transportation systems through analysis and innovation.
Ms. Peach previously served as the Director (Acting) and Branch Manager for the TSA Innovation Task Force. There, she was responsible for fostering innovation by integrating key stakeholders in the identification, demonstration, and characterization of emerging technology solutions to increase security effectiveness and improve passenger experience. She oversaw a diverse headquarters staff of Program Managers who integrate operational activities, develop strategic and tactical plans, and demonstrate innovative private-sector solutions in live environments to inform requirements and address short and long-term TSA capability gaps.
Ms. Peach began her TSA career in 2008 as a Transportation Security Officer at Pittsburgh International Airport. Throughout her career, Ms. Peach has transitioned through a myriad of roles, bringing her skills and expertise to multiple TSA offices and sites. Such roles have included serving on the National Deployment Force, serving as a Master Security Training Instructor at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, a Program Analyst at Headquarters, and a Section Chief in Training & Development.