THURSDAY, April 11th, 1-2pm @ Haldeman 041

CAREERS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Micro-Finance & Economic Development

w/Maria Otero, former CEO of Accion (bio below)


Panera lunch provided (RSVP please)



Mario Otero

Under Secretary, CIVILIAN SECURITY, DEMOCRACY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS at United States Department of State

Maria oversees and coordinates U.S. foreign relations on the spectrum of civilian security issues across the globe, including democracy, human rights, population, refugees, trafficking in persons, rule of law, counter-narcotics, crisis prevention and response, global criminal justice, and countering violent extremism.

She also serves as the President’s Special Representative for Tibetan Issues. Ms. Otero was formerly the president and CEO of ACCION International, a pioneer and leader in economic development working in 25 countries around the globe.  She is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on inclusive economic growth, women’s issues and international development.