Joseph Richard Donovan

Background

Donovan, Joseph Richard was born on June 29, 1951 in Goshen, New York, United States. Son of Joseph R. and Helen (Priest) Donovan.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Foreign Svc., Georgetown University.

Career

Volunteer, United States Peace Corp, Seoul, Korea, 1973-1975; vice consul, American Embassy, Doha, Qatar, 1977-1979; second secretary, American Embassy, Seoul, 1979-1983; trainee, Academy of Information Technology Chinese Language School, Taipei, Taiwan, 1983-1985; political officer, American Embassy, Beijing, China, 1985-1987; political, military officer, United States State Department, Washington, 1987-1989; branch chief, American Institute, Kaohsiung Branch, Taiwan, since 1989.

Achievements

• Joseph Richard Donovan has been listed as a noteworthy Diplomat by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Kaohsiung Lighthouse Rotary (charter president 1990-1991), Mercantile Club (governor since 1989).

Connections

Married Mei-Chou Wu, July 6, 1985. Children: James, Matthew.

Father:

Joseph R. Donovan

Mother:

Helen (Priest) Donovan

Spouse:

Mei-Chou Wu

child:

Matthew Donovan

child:

James Donovan