(BA [Philosophy], Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1991; MA [International Relations], Queen’s University, 2010) joined External Affairs and International Trade Canada in 1992. At Headquarters, he has worked in the Human Rights Division, the Defence Relations Division and the Policy Development Division. Most recently, he has served as director general, development policy, and special adviser to the chief development officer. He has also served as director of NATO policy and Afghanistan policy with the Department of National Defence and in the Privy Council Office. Overseas, he has served in Prague, The Hague, Kandahar and Amman, in addition to special assignments in New York, Pristina, Dublin and Tampa.