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Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Diplomat (Foreign Service Officer)
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
In the season 2 finale, we speak with a United States diplomat. Hear Nicole's experience of touring in Kenya and currently, South Korea. Learn about the process of becoming a diplomat, what an average day looks like in her position, and the advice she gives for anyone who thinks they might be interested in becoming a Foreign Service Officer.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Nicole's Foreign Service Timeline: https://nandm.sbitani.com/2017/01/my-foreign-service-timeline.html
Current information on FSO careers and application process:
https://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/
Pickering Fellowship:
https://pickeringfellowship.org/
Rangel Fellowship:
Diplomats in Residence:
https://careers.state.gov/connect/dir/
GAO report on demographics and diversity:
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-20-515t
Tweet from Nairobi Comic-Con:
https://twitter.com/USEmbassyKenya/status/891303577628573702
Tianna Spears' account on being a Black Foreign Service Officer:
That is it for season 2! Check back in June 2021 for season 3 when we talk with a flight attendant, attorney, new producer and more!
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