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This month, in preparation for the June 16-17 ISOA Stability and Security in the Americas Conference, our guest speakers, Robert McKenney and Michelle Jennings, will discuss migration and development in the Caribbean and Central America. This discussion will be moderated by Maria Martinkov, Chairman of the International Affairs Committee.
Guest Speakers:
Robert McKenney
Robert McKenney is a senior international development professional with over 25 years of experience designing and leading U.S. foreign assistance programs across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, with deep expertise in Central America and migration policy. Most recently, as Director of the USAID Migration Office in Guatemala, Robert led the creation of the U.S. government’s flagship $70 million initiative to expand legal pathways, support the reintegration of deportees, and reduce repeat irregular migration.
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Michelle Jennings
Michelle A. Jennings is a USAID Foreign Service Officer with over 24 years experience in international development and humanitarian assistance, working on a range of environment, climate, agriculture, and economic growth development programs. Ms. Jennings is currently the Director of the Office of Economic Growth and Agriculture Development in Haiti, where she leads a team of 16 people in the implementation of economic stabilization, agriculture, climate, and water security programming across Haiti.
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Moderator: Maria Martinkov
Maria Martinkov, also known as Masha, is President and CEO of Venatôre and a member of the ISOA Board of Directors. With extensive experience in international development and stabilization, she has led numerous multidisciplinary teams and oversaw the growth of large, global organizations.Maria’s background includes managing projects worldwide, focusing on economic growth, global health security, data analytics, private sector engagement, transition, stabilization, and supply chain management. She has overseen companies securing over $1 billion in new awards and led successful transitions impacting thousands of people worldwide.
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