Nuria del Rocío Esparch Fernández (born 19 January 1969) is a Peruvian lawyer and politician who had served as the country's Defence Minister from November 2020 to July 2021.
Nuria del Rocío Esparch Fernández | |
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| Minister of Defense | |
| In office 18 November 2020 – 29 July 2021 | |
| President | Francisco Sagasti |
| Prime Minister | Violeta Bermúdez |
| Preceded by | Walter Chavez |
| Succeeded by | Walter Ayala |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 January 1969 |
| Nationality | Peruvian |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Syracuse University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Early life and education
editEsparch was born in Lima on 19 January 1969.[1] At the age of 14, Esparch was denied admission to a naval school, as "no room for women in the navy".[2] She studied law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.[3] She graduated from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University with a Master of Public Administration in 2000.[2][4][5]
Career
editEsparch joined the public service in 1997.[4] She was general Secretary in the ministries of Agriculture and Labor from 2001 until 2005, and served an advisor to the Vice Ministry of the Interior from 2003–2004.[3]
She was appointed Deputy Minister of Administrative and Economic Affairs by President Alan García in 2006.[6] From 2008 until February 2011, she was Executive President of the National Civil Service Authority (SERVIR).[3][7][4]
From 2014 until 2018, Esparch was Manager of Institutional Relations for construction company Graña y Montero.[1]
Esparch was appointed defence minister by interim president Francisco Sagasti on 18 November 2020, the first woman to hold the position.[3][8] Later that month, she reported that 10,000 members of the country's Armed Forces were being trained to deliver COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they become available.[9]
Awards and honors
editEsparch has been given the highest civilian distinctions from the Armed Forces of Peru.[3]
In 2021, Esparch was selected to become a member of the US National Academy of Public Administration.[5][10]
References
edit- ^ a b "La abogada Nuria Esparch Fernandez nueva Ministra de Defensa del Peru y la primera mujer en el cargo" (in Spanish). Defensa. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ a b Harrison, Claire (20 April 2023). "SU alumna Nuria Esparch speaks on journey to becoming Peru's first female defense minister". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Nuria Esparch becomes the first woman to lead the Ministry of Defense [Perfil] Francisco Sagasti". Archyde.com. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ a b c Bain, George S. (2010). "Linked to Peru". Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ a b Bohlinger, Jewell (19 November 2021). "Four Maxwell Alumni Named NAPA Fellows". The Maxwell School of Syracuse University. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Nombran viceministro de Defensa a Fabián Novak". La República (in Spanish). 16 August 2006. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Nuevo presidente para SERVIR". La República (in Spanish). 13 February 2011. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Peru's President: Armed Forces play fundamental role in nation's life". Andina. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Peru's Defense Min: 10,000 Armed Forces members trained to vaccinate against COVID-19". Andina. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ Holahan, Betsy (October 12, 2021). "National Academy of Public Administration Announces 2021 Class of Academy Fellows". National Academy of Public Administration. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
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