FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE OF BRAZILIAN BUSINES AND PUBLIC MANAGEMENT ISSUES – IBI, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 1991 – Present
Established the Institute to stimulate interest in U.S.- Brazil issues by organizing panel discussions, luncheons, visitor programs, research projects, university courses, and the publication of a newsletter.

DIRECTOR FOR THE U.S., CANADA AND ASIA: VASP BRAZILIAN AIRLINES, 1990-93
Established the airline’s offices and supporting facilities in the United States (Miami, Orlando, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C.) and in Korea. Negotiated contracts obtained government authorizations, hired personnel, etc.

DEPUTY U.S. AMBASSADOR AND ACTING AMBASSADOR IN BRAZIL, 1986-90
Set overall policy goals, work programs and resource allocation. Negotiated frequently with senior government officials and counseled corporate CEOs on Brazilian situation. Received several performance awards.

ALTERNATE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL, 1985-86
Met daily with representatives of other countries, debating thew world’s principle economic issues. Received Distinguished Honor Award.

DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF AVIATION AFFIRS, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 1979-83
Conducted or oversaw negotiations with more than fifty countries. Traveled extensively to expand U.S. airline operating rights in such countries as Brazil, Peru, Germany, Great Britain, and Korea. Received performance pay award.

DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS; U.S. EMBASSY, LISBON, PORTUGAL, 1975-79
Oversaw United States economic/commercial interest during Portugal’s chaotic 1975 revolution. Shielded U.S. companies from unfair government decisions and unconventional labor actions. Took the lead in organizing billion dollar loan for first democratic government of Portugal.

Directed the economic/commercial section at the U.S. consulate in Rio de Janeiro, served in the economic sections of the U.S. embassies in Buenos Aires and Santiago, directed the "Brazil Desk" at the State Department, worked in the Intelligence and Research Bureau of the State Department (covering Mexico, Columbia and Venezuela) and served in the administrative offices of Latin American Bureau.

Ph.D.; Latin American History; University of California at Berkley

M.A.; Latin American Studies; University of California at Berkley

M.P.A.; Economics; Harvard University

B.A.; History; Alliance College

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