Expertise
Latin America; Africa
Background
Current Positions
Commentator, major news networks
Past Positions
Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia; U.S. Ambassador to Mali and Madagascar; Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Africa; Chief of Mission, United States Interests Section, Havana, Cuba; Director and Deputy Director of Cuban Affairs, Department of State
Expert Awards
The President's Meritorious Service Award; The Department's Distinguished Honor Award; The Secretary's Career Achievement Award
Education
M.A., Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, 1975; B.A., University of Colorado, 1964