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Wendy R. Sherman

[State Department logo] State Department
Under Secretary for Political Affairs
Announced: July 1, 2011
Nominated: June 28, 2011

Bio

Wendy R. Sherman is the Vice Chair of Albright Stonebridge Group, a global strategy firm, and is also a member of the Investment Committee of Albright Capital Management. Before becoming a founding member of The Albright Group in 2001, she served as Counselor for the State Department, while also serving as President Clinton’s Policy Coordinator on North Korea from 1997 to 2001.

Last Job

  • Albright Stonebridge Group, Vice Chair

Other Jobs

  • White House, Clinton Administration, Policy Coordinator on North Korea
  • State Department, Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs
  • Fannie Mae Foundation, President and CEO
  • State Department, Counselor

Board Memberships

  • U.S. Defense Policy Board
  • Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation and Terrorism
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