Jendayi Elizabeth Frazer

Background

Frazer, Jendayi Elizabeth was born in 1961.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science, Stanford University, 1985. Master of Arts in International Policy/International Development, Stanford University, 1989. Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, Stanford University, 1994.

Career

Professor international studies University Denver, 1991—1994. Assistant professor public policy, John F. Kennedy School Government Harvard University, 1995—2001. Special assistant to the President & senior director for African affairs National Security Council, Washington, 2001—2004.

United States amb to South Africa United States Department State, Pretoria, 2004—2005, assistant secretary for African affairs Washington, 2005—2009. Distinguished Service professor Heinz College School Public Policy & Management Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, since 2009, director Center for International Politics & Innovation (CIPI), since 2009. Visiting fellow Center International Security and Arms Control, Stanford University.

Research associate Institute Development Studies, University Nairobi, Kenya. Board directors African Development Foundation, since 2005.

Achievements

• Jendayi Elizabeth Frazer has been listed as a noteworthy science professor, administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Women in International Society (executive board since 1998).