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Prague, Czechia

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Nouakchott, Mauritania

Building a strong partnership between the United States and Mauritania., based on our shared interests, to advance U.S. foreign policy goals.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Coordinate and advance U.S. international economic diplomacy as Chief of Staff to Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Manage the worldwide placement of all Foreign Service personnel in the early stages of their employment at the State Department. Promote career development in manner that supports State Department's long-range resource requirements. Engage in strategic workforce planning.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Advise foundation trustees on projects that will best support a strong U.S. Foreign Service.

Karachi, Pakistan

Lead diplomatic post consisting of 50 American and over 800 Pakistani staff and contractors. Conduct public outreach and business development in Pakistan's largest city and two southern provinces, balancing engagement opportunities against security risks. Promote economic and social development through large U.S.-funded assistance programs (USAID and other). Provide support to American citizens and consular services to prospective visitors to the United States in manner the protects U.S. security. Serve as ex-oficio member of local American Chamber of Commerce.

Brussels, Belgium

Led team from several U.S. government agencies working to promote trade and investment with America's largest economic partner, and promote joint global economic development and national security priorities. Set framework in place for current Transatlantic free trade agreement negotiations.

Baghdad, Iraq

Led team from State Department, military and contractors that promoted Iraqi economic development. Significant focus on revival of energy sector and bringing U.S. oil and other firms to Iraq.

Prague, Czech Republic

Led team managing U.S. economic and political relations with new EU and NATO member. Oversaw negotiations for missile defense installation in Czech Republic.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Advised the Undersecretary on issues related to U.S. economic ties with Europe and global transportation policy. Managed introduction of post-9/11 aviation security measures.

Warsaw, Poland

Handled finance and development portfolio during Poland's pre-EU period.

Ankara, Turkey

Primarily responsible for trade relations and macroeconomic reporting. extensive travel throughout Turkey. Main speechwriter for Ambassador.

Early FS assignments included Consular and Economic Officer in Warsaw from 1988-90, witnessing and reporting on the transition from communism and supporting the launch of US assistance to the new government, and Economist in the Office of Eastern European Affairs where I helped negotiate trade and investment agreements with all the new democracies.

Bs Foreign Service, International Economics

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Development Economics And International Development