- Over 25 years of experience in international peace and security, especially in United Nations peace operations, multilateral conflict resolution and management; conflict prevention; promotion of democracy. Currently serving as a focal point on “frontier” issues for the UN Secretary-General as well as the secretariat for the cabinet-style decision-making mechanism at the United Nations.
- Master of International Affairs from Columbia University (School of International and Public Affairs) and Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with honors from Barnard College (Columbia University).