Kakarla Usha, born on March 6, 1969, is an Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1994 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. She holds a B.A. and an M.B.A. Currently, she serves as Principal Secretary / Commissioner at Chennai in the Tourism Department since October 12, 2023. Her previous roles include Principal Secretary to Government, Managing Director, Director, Joint Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Joint Chief Electoral Officer, Deputy Secretary, Sub Collector, and Chairman. She is proficient in English, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. Kakarla Usha continues to serve in the Indian Administrative Service.