Diplomat in Residence – New England
(CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Tours: Bangui, Central African Republic; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Executive Secretariat; European Union and Regional Affairs Office; Bern, Switzerland
Career Track: Political
Years of Service: 12
Prior Experience: N/A (came in directly from graduate school)
Languages: French, German, and Spanish
Education: Master’s in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont
Interesting Experience: Supporting former Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to Luxembourg in July 2016. It meant a lot to me to help plan and facilitate this visit because Luxembourg is my father’s home country. I was honored to bring our most senior Diplomat to the beautiful country and to help forge even stronger relations between our two countries.
Last Post: Bern, Switzerland
Why I Chose a Foreign Service Career: While I was always interested in international affairs, I chose a career with the Department of State because every day is different and unpredictable so I’m never bored and am constantly learning. I have been able to travel and work with outstanding colleagues in five continents. This job presents me with unique opportunities and challenges every day and I love the exposure to different people, languages, and cultures.