About Bio
Ms. Tami Radabaugh was sworn in as Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of War for Strategic Engagement on January 20, 2025. Radabaugh connects the Secretary of War and military to the American public through transparent, strategic engagements. She advises on communication with the media of Department of War policies, operations and a
Ms. Tami Radabaugh was sworn in as Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of War for Strategic Engagement on January 20, 2025. Radabaugh connects the Secretary of War and military to the American public through transparent, strategic engagements. She advises on communication with the media of Department of War policies, operations and activities. She also oversees outreach with military service organizations, educational institutions, sports leagues, and the entertainment industry. Radabaugh showcases the skills, talents, and capabilities of our warriors and informs taxpayers of the Pentagon’s role in national security, putting America first.
Prior to assuming the role of DATSW SE, Radabaugh founded State of Grace Media where she created content, as well as provided media consulting, talent development and crisis management for clients around the world.
Tami is an award-winning Senior Executive Producer of television news programming. She has spent her career overseeing production and business operations for some of the highest rated morning news shows and interviews conducted with the world’s most influential leaders and personalities.
Tami was responsible for the most-watched cable news morning show FOX & Friends with more than 100 consecutive weeks at #1. She determined editorial content as well as on-air-talent, segment contributors, and top-tier guests. She managed the show’s budget and was responsible for millions of dollars in ad revenue with significant year-over-year increases. As a Senior Executive Producer for FOX Media, Tami’s position also saw her on-location for special coverage and high-profile events, most notably: Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II Funeral, King Charles III Coronation and Proud American: A Tunnel to Towers Special. In addition, Tami recruited, developed and managed FOX talent.
Prior, from 2016 – 2019, Tami oversaw the premier program Mornings with Maria hosted by Maria Bartiromo on the #1 rated business network. Tami helmed the show’s 22% lift in viewership—the highest median household income audience in cable news—in 2018 and its first full-year win. As an Executive Producer for Fox Business Network, Tami was responsible for exclusive interviews with world leaders and CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. She led production for high-profile global events in Riyadh, Cannes, Davos, and more.
Previously, Tami was a Broadcast Producer and Senior Producer for CBS This Morning Saturday and Showbiz Tonight (CNN/HLN) respectively. She has covered breaking news, politics, business, the military, sports and entertainment extensively. Tami also worked in local news. She began her career in New York City working for IMG, the world's leading sports management and marketing company. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the College of New Rochelle with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts and Political Science.
Tami's a Christian, proud mother of two young adult sons and a patriot. She loves to travel and has completed five marathons. Her family currently resides in New York City. She has moved to Washington DC.