Mary Jo Wills (born 1951) was the U.S. ambassador to Mauritius and Seychelles starting in February 2010. She ended her term on February 26, 2011.[1][2][3] At the time of her appointment, Wills was the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs since January 2009.[4]
Mary Jo Wills | |
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| United States Ambassador to Mauritius United States Ambassador to Seychelles | |
| In office February 18, 2010 – February 26, 2011 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Cesar B. Cabrera |
| Succeeded by | Shari Villarosa |
Wills earned an earned a bachelor's degree in history from Chatham College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1973 and M.B.A. in 1994 from Virginia Tech and has been pursuing a doctorate at their Center for Public Administration and Policy. She has a master's degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College.[1][3]
References edit
- ^ a b Young, Denise. "Alumna serves as ambassador to two island nations". VirginiaTech Magazine. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "Mary Jo Wills (1951–)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ a b Slaughter, Michael (14 April 2015). "MARY JO WILLS (1951- )". BlackPast. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 7-28-09". Obama White House. 28 July 2009. Retrieved 8 March 2020.