Monthly Archives: November 2009
Ann Gavaghan Chief of Staff, Office of the Global Aids Coordinator
Hilda “Bambi” Arellano USAID Counselor As counselor, Hilda Arellano advises the USAID administrator and other senior staff on a wide range of policy, operational and management issues. As of 01/26/11.
Daniel Pfeiffer Communications Director As White House Communications Director, Daniel Pfeiffer is responsible for the Administration’s messages about policy priorities and strategy to the public and actors in Washington, DC. As of 11/12/09
The Kaiser Family Foundation’s Survey on the U.S. Role in Global Health Update says that “55 percent of Americans agree that U.S. spending to improve health in developing countries helps protect the health of Americans by preventing the spread of epidemics to the U.S.” While funding for global health certainly demonstrates our nation’s humanitarian values, [...]
Although it’s still looking like the State, Foreign Operations Appropriations bill will be rolled into an Omnibus bill in December, a revised House calendar for the remainder of the year holds the possibility that an Omnibus wouldn’t be needed. In fact, the House could be in session until nearly Christmas Eve, according to media reports. [...]
Ron Kirk U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Ron Kirk serves as President Obama’s principal trade advisor and is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade policy. A member of the cabinet, Kirk also serves in leadership positions at three agencies: the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), and the Export-Import Bank. [...]
Leon Panetta Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta is now the Secretary of Defense, where his principal responsibility is to oversee the Department of Defense and advise President Obama on national security. Panetta, the former Director of the CIA, worked with the 2006 Iraq Study Group to recommend that long-term, diplomatic engagement become a cornerstone of [...]
Cassandra Butts Senior Advisor, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Cassandra Butts helps ensure the MCC carries out its mission of poverty reduction through economic growth programs around the world. Bohn serves as a member of the senior management team and Investment Committee, and advises to the CEO and Deputy CEO on global strategy, operations, policy, and board [...]
Tom Donilon National Security Advisor As National Security Advisor, Tom Donilon oversees the National Security Council, through which the President considers national security and foreign policy matters with advisors and cabinet officials. The NSC also coordinates cross-governmental strategies, policymaking, and projects, including the new Presidential Study Directive on Global Development Policy. As of 01/25/11
The Washington Post-On Leadership Column “The Richest leaders, the Poorest women” Ritu Sharma November 11, 2009 Ritu Sharma is co-founder and president of Women Thrive Worldwide , the leading organization in Washington D.C. advocating for U.S. policies that prioritize the needs of women and girls worldwide. She has a second-grade education. I have two higher [...]
