Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Diplomat and leader with more than twenty years’ experience leading teams responsible for shaping and implementing U.S. foreign policy. Skilled at working with top officials in U.S. and foreign governments, managing resources, and delivering results in highly challenging environments. Senior diplomatic advisor to two four-star generals; served as chargé d’affaires (acting ambassador) at five different U.S. embassies in Africa. Seeking to contribute skills and experience to strengthening the next generation of foreign affairs professionals and students.
Specialized assignments at the U.S. Department of State. Interim political/economic chief at U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi. Research, analysis and recommendations on sanctions issues for the Sudan/South Sudan team.
Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) • Led team providing senior State Department leadership with all-source intelligence analysis on 37 countries in West and Southern Africa. Wrote and edited well-received classified analyses on political, security, and economic issues for multiple clients, including the National Security Council and the Department of Defense. Directed real-time intelligence support for crisis response in the Sahel and Nigeria.
Led independent non-profit with world's largest collection of U.S. diplomatic oral history. Improved the production of new oral histories; pioneered use of podcasts; dramatically expanded social media and outreach programs. Recruited and led teams of diverse, dynamic interns from top U.S. colleges and universities.
Bureau of African Affairs (AF) • Coordinated multi-agency team forging improved relations with Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country. Organized critical bilateral dialogues that led to key agreements on economic and defense cooperation. Briefed U.S. Congress, international media. Accompanied senior officials in visits to West Africa.