A former Appointee of President George W. Bush, I am an Internationally recognized Communications, Speech/Speaker, Leadership Development Trainer, & Award winning Journalist. I'm a "Fixer" who handles & resolves crisis by providing high-level strategies. With a 30 year background in media and public affairs, I'm a Foreign Relations News Analyst. I've Ghost written speeches, letters & pieces for many I can't talk about publicly. I write about Foreign Policy and Global issues. I'm an au fai traveler who worked in & visited 64 countries & counting. This has enabled me to greatly enhance my erudition in the global community. My knowledge about critical economic & socio political issues are in the Middle East, North Africa, Africa, Caribbean, Central Asia, Asia, The Balkans, & Eastern Europe. Beyond studies at Universities, and colleges domestic and abroad, I'm a lover of philosophy, political theory and intellectual pursuits, and travel adventures - Greatest education are the people who teach me daily. My ardent passions are my family & 9 year old bonus daughter. My community domestic and global I ❤ to serve for our youth. Being a mentor brings me so much joy.