Foreign Service Officer with over 18 years of international affairs experience, including Washington, D.C. interagency collaboration and overseas diplomatic postings. Skilled in Public Affairs, International Law, Foreign Affairs, Strategic Communications, Immigration, Politics, and Crisis Management. Experienced in community relations, human rights, and social advocacy. Leads overseas diplomatic offices staffed by teams with diverse cultural backgrounds. Proficient in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, German and Turkish, as well as basic French.