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VOICES rounded by fantastic people that make up the CIP Secretariat. Please describe OAS, and your division’s role in OAS.

I trust my staff and colleagues and encourage them to perform The OAS is the premier political organization of the West- their duties, to the best of their abilities, each and every day. ern Hemisphere, akin to a United Nations for the Americas.

I encourage everyone to be copied on all emails, even if they The OAS has four pillars: Human Rights, Multidimensional are not involved in a particular project. This promotes a team- Security, Political Affairs, and Integral Development. The CIP focused environment and a way for all team members to be fa- is located under the Executive Secretariat for Integral Develop- miliar with the day-to-day functions of the of? ce, even if they ment, and we are charged with promoting the development of a are not directly responsible for the task. While those directly competitive, secure, and sustainable port sector. The CIP’s six involved are looking at the tree, those who are not can look priority areas are: 1.) Port Competitiveness and Logistics; 2.) at the forest. In fact, it is those who are not directly involved Port Security and Protection; 3.) Port Legislation and Policy; who can use fresh eyes to identify different perspectives, of- 4.) Sustainable Port Management and Environmental Protec- fer feedback, and identify areas needing improvement. I am tion; 5.) Inland Ports and Waterways; and 6.) Corporate Social invested in my staff’s personal and professional development. Responsibility and Gender Equality. In these six priority areas,

I ? nd that this strengthens personal relationships, encourag- the CIP Secretariat promotes political dialogue at the highest es camaraderie and communication, and builds trust, which level, training opportunities and capacity- building, project im- strengthens the team. I enjoy the aspects of my position as plementation and technical assistance and collaboration with it is both rewarding and challenging as I work with govern- the private sector. We achieve our objectives through coopera- ments and private sector organizations, promoting coopera- tion and collaboration among public and private actors.

tion on a day-to-day basis. This requires constant building of relationships through positive, ongoing communication, hard You interact directly with ports and port facilities in the work, and trust. We have developed and continue to cultivate Americas, but specif cally, what is your ‘audience’ of the relationships with Port Authorities, Associate Members, and OAS membership?

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