Ann M. Veneman
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Title: Executive Director, UNICEF Undergraduate: MPP, University of California, Berkley Home Country: |
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Ann Veneman was appointed Executive Director of UNICEF in May 2005. She now oversees an agency of over 10,000 staff members worldwide with a budget exceeding $2 billion. As UNICEF director, Veneman has championed efforts to prevent child starvation and malnutrition and to improve the delivery of social services and medical treatment to the world’s children. Prior to joining UNICEF, Veneman served as the 27th Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. During her tenure, she directed major programs to improve nutritional education and to promote agriculture productivity. |
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