Background
Edelman, Mark Leslie was born on June 27, 1943 in St. Louis. Son of Marvin and Ruth Faye (Goldstein) Edelman.
Edelman, Mark Leslie was born on June 27, 1943 in St. Louis. Son of Marvin and Ruth Faye (Goldstein) Edelman.
Bachelor of Arts, Oberlin College, Ohio, 1965; postgraduate, George Washington University, 1965-1966.
Budget analyst, United States Information Agency, Washington, 1965-1967; researcher, Planning Research Corporation, Washington, 1968; budget examiner, Office Management and Budget, Washington, 1968-1972; budget director, State of Missouri, Jefferson City, 1973-1976; legislation assistant, United States Senate, Washington, 1977-1981; deputy assistant secretary Bureau International Organisation Affairs, unites states department State, Washington, 1981-1983; executive secretary, Agency for International Development, Washington, 1983-1984; assistant administrator Bureau for Africa, Agency for International Development, Washington, 1984-1987; ambassador, United States Embassy, Cameroon, 1987-1989; deputy administrator, Agency for International Development, since 1989.
Member of executive board Washington Oberlin Alumni Association, 1966-1972. Class vice president Oberlin College, 1982-1984.
Married Nancy M. Wasell, May 12, 1973.