Type Of Business:
Federal government agency
Expertise:
African culture and politics; Community outreach and engagement
Major Product/SVS:
Foreign aid and human services to civilians in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe and Eurasia and the Middle East
Education Degrees:
Fellowship, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Master's Degree in International Security, University of California
Industry:
Foreign Aid & Human Services
Number Of Years In Profession:
21
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, passion and honesty.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after being assigned to work as both a soldier and diplomat in Africa; she has extensive training in dealing with foreign governments and agencies.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Training and advising international development agents on African culture and politics; Working to support the implementation of foreign aid programs; Supporting cross-continental security
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Jean-Louis will either continue working with the military or leave to pursue other activities related to international relations in Africa. She would also like to write about her experiences.