Background
Otero, Maria was born on August 26, 1950 in La Paz, Bolivia. Came to the United States, 1960. Daughter of Jose Rene and Maria Teresa (Bailey) Otero.
administrator development executive
Otero, Maria was born on August 26, 1950 in La Paz, Bolivia. Came to the United States, 1960. Daughter of Jose Rene and Maria Teresa (Bailey) Otero.
Bachelor in English, University Maryland, 1972. Master of Arts in English Literature, University Maryland, 1974. Master of Arts in International Economics, Johns Hopkins University, 1977.
Student, London Business School, 1999.
Teacher assistant University Maryland, 1972-1974. Photographer, children's portraits self employed, Bolivia, 1974-1975. Program officer The Inter-American Foundation, Virginia, 1975-1978.
Program director Center for Development & Population Activities, Washington, 1979-1983. Economist for Latin American United States Agency for International Development/Women in Development Office, 1983-1985. Director for Honduras, Accion International, 1986-1989, 92, executive vice president, 1992-1999, president, Chief Executive Officer, 2000—2009.
Under secretary for democracy & global affairs United States Department State, since 2009. Chair board directors Inter-American Foundation, 1994-1999, Bread for the World, Maryland, 1992-1997. Board directors Calmeadow Foundation, Toronto, since 1998.
Adjunct professor Johns Hopkins University, since 1997.
Our faith rests not on our own feelings, but on the promises of a faithful God.
Pacifists should be honored because they do not allow us to become complacent about war and violence.
Anyone may appear in hardship and poverty. Never give up in pursuit of happiness and one day you will find yourself in the right place, where God gives the sense of joy and assurances you are looking for.
Member delegate to Mistress Clinton's travel to Latin American, Office of First Lady, Washington, 1996. Member policy advisory group World Bank, Washington, 1995-1999. Member Association Women in Development (founding member, board directors 1992-1994), District of Columbia Humanities Community Council (founding member, board directors 1978-1982).
Married George Richard Fletcher, August 19, 1972 (divorced January 1980). Married Joseph Thomas Eldridge, September 5, 1981. Children: Justin, Dvid, Ana Marisa.