Primary responsibility for 15 USG organizations including USAID, CDC, DEA, FBI, STATE and many others. Oversaw 1,400 personnel and a budget exceeding 1.5 billion dollars. Engaged President of Haiti and all the senior Ministers and parliamentarians on issues concerning US National security including elections, health outcomes, post-earthquake recovery efforts and long-term development requirements. Secured close relationships with several US Senators and Representatives as well as with senior US Government officials including Sec of State.

Served as the United States highest ranking diplomat in a Muslim country with a controversial President. Opened lines of communication with President and counseled senior Ministers on a daily basis. Oversight over nine US government agencies including a robust Peace Corps presence (200 volunteers) and two successful major drug interceptions.

Designed and implemented strategic development plan ($400 million). Plan included creative funding mechanisms so that Government of Liberia could receive money directly from USG. Plan included primary and tertiary education, innovative health interventions, in-depth parliamentary reform measures, robust economic growth activities as well as immense agriculture and environment programs. Significant impact in all areas. Successfully launched a MCC program that led to a $285 million compact. Established lifelong relationships with several ministers and President Sirleaf.

Primary oversight for a $350 million program which included a massive PEPFAR program and Presidential Malaria Initiative. Credited by PEPFAR Director (Mark Dybul) with turning PEPFAR activities from dysfunctional to highly successful. Malaria reduced on Zanzibar from 40% to less than 2% - recognized by an award presented at the White House. Co-designed successful MCC threshold activity that later resulted in a $350 million compact. Launched one of the most successful HIV/AIDS behavior change campaigns in the world. Work with traditional tribes led to huge reductions in negative environmental behaviors such as poaching and cutting down trees. Incomes for women agriculturalists increased tenfold in certain areas. Close relations with President and “Mama” Kikwete.

Designed and implemented an innovative program that covered primary education, health, democracy and governance, economic growth and environment. Increased girls’ participation in some remote communities to an unheard of 82% - impressive in a traditional Muslim country. Infant mortality rates decreased significantly as vaccinations soared. Women’s participation in civic endeavors went from two to twenty thousand. Worked closely with Malians to develop successful MCC compact with resulted in huge increases in ag production. Shifted entire focus of USAID program to northern areas to ensure poorest communities (and those most vulnerable to terrorists) were receiving aid. Travelled widely with First Lady Lobo to all areas of Mali and to the United States. Negotiated first USAID payment to a private company (one million USDOLS) in a PP partnership which resulted in a twenty-million-dollar investment in the sugar industry.

Worked directly with USAID Missions in East and Southern Africa most importantly Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia. Travelled frequently throughout the region to develop strategies and solve management challenges. Spent considerable time in Uganda writing new five-year strategy and in Ethiopia dealing with food security crisis. Helped South Sudan lay the groundwork for establishing statehood. Supervised ten desk officers in Washington who backstopped 19 countries with budgets totaling a billion dollars.

Worked first as a deputy executive officer in Senegal for three years before moving to Haiti first as deputy and then as chief executive officer, followed by Egypt and South Africa. Duties included oversight of housing, motor pool, human resources, technology, general services (maintenance of homes and offices), contracting, and evacuations (three in Haiti). Budget oversight ranged from $300,000 to 5 million. Served as Director of Recruitment during this time and tripled the number of diverse applicants. Well-known for fast-paced decision-making and excellent budget analytical skills.

VARIOUS 1971 TO 1980

Peace Corps volunteer in remote village in Saa, Cameroun (1971-1973)

Head of English Language School in Atlanta Georgia (1973-1975). Named best director in the USA (out of 56)

Director of International Students for Southern California in DC (1975-1977). Worked with mostly Arabic speaking students who were attending special classes Southern Cal was offering in Washington DC at the graduate level.

Community Liaison Officer in Ouagadougou Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) 1978-1980. Helped new American family members adjust to living in Africa. Included organizing community events, supporting the Marines, and ensuring post morale was high.