Janet Ann Sanderson (born 1955)[1] is a former American diplomat and an adjunct professor of international relations at Georgetown University. During her 34-year career as a foreign service officer, she served as U.S. Ambassador to Haiti and U.S. Ambassador to Algeria, among other assignments. While Ambassador to Haiti her administration was subject to multiple Inspector's General queries but no adverse actions were ever taken.[2]

Janet Ann Sanderson
Janet Sanderson in 2006
Born1955 (age 68–69)
Alma materCollege of William and Mary, Naval War College
Occupation(s)Diplomat, Adjunct Professor
Years active1977–2011 (Foreign Service)
Employer(s)U.S. State Department, Georgetown University
TitleU.S. Ambassador to Haiti (2006–2008), U.S. Ambassador to Algeria (2000–2003), Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs (2009–2011)
PredecessorJames Brendan Foley (Haiti), Cameron R. Hume (Algeria)
SuccessorKenneth H. Merten (Haiti), Robert Stephen Ford (Algeria)
Janet A. Sanderson
11th United States Ambassador to Algeria
In office
October 30, 2000 – May 13, 2003
Preceded byCameron R. Hume
Succeeded byRichard W. Erdman

Prior to joining the foreign service in 1977, she earned a B.A. from the College of William and Mary, and a master's degree in national security studies from the Naval War College.[3]

She served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs in the U.S. State Department from [4]

References

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  1. ^ Janet Ann Sanderson (1955–)
  2. ^ "General Profile: Janet Sanderson". Georgetown University. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Janet A. Sanderson : U.S. Ambassador to Haiti". U.S. Department of State. Archived from the original on 30 August 2009. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  4. ^ "Janet Sanderson | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
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Diplomatic posts
Preceded by United States Ambassador to Algeria
2000–2003
Succeeded by
Preceded by United States Ambassador to Haiti
2006–2008
Succeeded by