Diplomat (Foreign Service Officer)

In the season 2 finale, we speak with a United States diplomat. Hear Nicole's experience of touring in Kenya and currently, South Korea. Learn about the process of becoming a diplomat, what an average day looks like in her position, and the advice she gives for anyone who thinks they might be interested in becoming a Foreign Service Officer. 

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

 

Nicole's Foreign Service Timeline: https://nandm.sbitani.com/2017/01/my-foreign-service-timeline.html

 

Current information on FSO careers and application process:

https://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/

 

Pickering Fellowship:

https://pickeringfellowship.org/

 

Rangel Fellowship:

https://rangelprogram.org/

 

Diplomats in Residence:

https://careers.state.gov/connect/dir/

 

GAO report on demographics and diversity:

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-20-515t

 

Tweet from Nairobi Comic-Con:

https://twitter.com/USEmbassyKenya/status/891303577628573702

 

Tianna Spears' account on being a Black Foreign Service Officer:

https://whatsupwithtianna.com/2020/05/30/what-do-i-want-from-white-people-an-illustration-on-being-black-in-america

 

 

That is it for season 2! Check back in June 2021 for season 3 when we talk with a flight attendant, attorney, new producer and more!