U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Jillian Foerster has extensive experience in international trade, development, and research, currently serving as Regional Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa and previously as Country Manager at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency since April 2018. Jillian's background includes a fellowship at the Clean Energy Leadership Institute, research analysis at Ascendant Program Services, and an internship focused on Africa at Albright Stonebridge Group. Jillian has also contributed to peacebuilding initiatives with RECONCILE International and supported refugee relations at Commonwealth Catholic Charities. Academic credentials include a Master's Degree in International Economics from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Roanoke College.
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U.S. Trade and Development Agency
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries. USTDA generates an average of $136 in U.S. exports for every dollar it programs toward advancing infrastructure projects in emerging economies. Since its inception, the Agency has supported more than $115 billion in U.S. exports, helping companies create good-paying jobs across the United States.