Background
McGaffey, Elizabeth Barkalow was born on April 3, 1939 in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Lawrence Joseph and Helen (Brehove) Barkalow.
McGaffey, Elizabeth Barkalow was born on April 3, 1939 in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Lawrence Joseph and Helen (Brehove) Barkalow.
Bachelor magna cum laude, Seton Hall University, 1961. Master of Arts, University Detroit, 1963.
Instructor Flint (Michigan) Community College, 1963-1964. Professional associate Board on Science and Technology for International Development National Academy of Sciences, Washington, 1980-1986. Consul United States Embassy (Department of State), Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 1986-1988.
Budget and fiscal officer Bureau Political-Military Affairs United States Department State, Washington, 1989-1991. Information system manager United States Embassy, Lisbon, Portugal, 1991-1995, administrative officer Freetown, Sierra Leone, 1995-1996, deputy chief of mission Praia, Cape Verde, since 1998. Advisor InterConsultVA, Arlington, Virginia, since 1991.
Volunteer Peace Corps, Afghanistan, 1964-1967. Board directors Women's Action Organization, 1989-1991, American Association, Freetown, 1995-1997, American International School Freetown, 1995-1997. Charter member Women's Museum, Washington, 1989-1991.
Member Democrats Abroad, Lisbon, 1991-1995. Member American Foreign Service Association, Foreign Service Club.
Married David Cain McGaffey, June 20, 1964. Children: Jennifer Jean, Margaret Ellen, Deirdre Beth.