Marianna Madriz, currently a representative of the State of New York, is currently under scrutiny for accepting an appointment to serve as the assistant to the Secretary of State, Department of Homeland Security. It appears that she may be able to use her past experience in the international relations field as a potential tool for advancing in her current work and position. As a former adviser to both the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security, Madriz was responsible for the training of the nation’s overseas diplomacy officials. She also managed the billions of dollars in aid money disbursed throughout the country. For these positions, however, it would appear that expertise in international relations and government is a must, even if the position doesn’t directly involve helping our country at the State Department or the Department of Homeland Security.
In discussing her possible qualifications to serve as a Partner at the International Terrorist Organization, Marianna Madriz mentions her personal experience in international affairs as an assistant to the Secretary of State, the first lady of Mexico and ambassador to Vietnam. Although she worked at the State Department, her years of service at the Department of Homeland Security might be more beneficial to her prospective new position. While serving in her capacity as an assistant to Secretary of State, Madriz reportedly assisted with the negotiation of a peace agreement between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Front guerilla group. This achievement may give her credentials to work on a national level once the transition occurs.
Madriz’s international relationship experience brings her some strong nationalities as she is married to a Pakistani woman. Her other nationalities are Mexican and Nigerian. If confirmed as Partner in Chief of The International Terrorist Organization, it is likely that Madriz will be able to work with all cultures and nationalities because she has deep ties with many people all over the world. If this is the job profile of a future foreign affairs advisor, it is good that we have a multi-cultural professional in the State Department.