Johnnie Carson
| Johnnie Carson | |
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| 17th United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office May 7, 2009 |
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| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Jendayi Frazer Phillip Carter (acting) |
| United States Ambassador to Uganda | |
| In office 1991–1994 |
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| President | George H. W. Bush - Bill Clinton |
| United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe | |
| In office 1995–1997 |
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| President | Bill Clinton |
| United States Ambassador to Kenya | |
| In office 1999–2003 |
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| President | Bill Clinton - George W. Bush |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 7, 1943 Chicago, Illinois |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Diplomat |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | United States Peace Corps |
| Years of service | 1965–68 |
Johnnie Carson (born April 7, 1943) is a career diplomat from the United States who has served as United States Ambassador to several African nations. In 2009 he was nominated to become U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs by President Barack Obama.
[edit] Biography
Carson was born April 7, 1943, in Chicago, IL. Carson is married, has three children, and resides in Reston, VA. He graduated from Drake University with a B.A. in History and Political Science in 1965 and later obtained a Master of Arts in International Relations from the prestigious School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London in 1975.[1] Before joining the Foreign Service, Ambassador Carson was a Peace Corps volunteer in Tanzania from 1965-1968.[1]
In March 2009, Carson was nominated to become U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs by President Barack Obama.[2]
Carson joined the United States National Intelligence Council as National Intelligence Officer for Africa in September 2006 after a 37-year career in Foreign Service. Prior to this appointment, Carson served as the Senior Vice President of the National Defense University in Washington D.C. (2003-2006). Carson's Foreign Service career includes ambassadorships to Kenya (1999-2003), Zimbabwe (1995-1997), and Uganda (1991-1994); and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of African Affairs (1997-1999). [1]
Earlier in his career he had assignments in Portugal (1982-1986), Botswana (1986-1990), Mozambique (1975-1978), and Nigeria (1969-1971). He has also served as desk officer in the Africa section at State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research (1971-1974); Staff Officer for the Secretary of State (1978-1979), and Staff Director for the Africa Subcommittee of the US House of Representatives (1979-1982).[1]
Ambassador Carson is the recipient of several Superior Honor Awards from the Department of State and a Meritorious Service Award from Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. The Centers for Disease Control presented Ambassador Carson its highest award, "Champion of Prevention Award," for his leadership in directing the US Government's HIV/AIDS prevention efforts in Kenya.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e Biography of NIC members. National Intelligence Council, United States Directorate of National Intelligence. (2008). Retrieved 2009-03-21 Note: as this text was produced by a federal agency of the United States government, it is considered Public Domain. Portions may be used verbatim in this article
- ^ Africa: Ambassador Johnnie Carson, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, State Department. The White House (Washington, DC) / AllAfrica.com. 20 March 2009.
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