| Jetta DeNend (US Department of Commerce) |
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 Jetta works for the US Department of Commerce in New York City helping US companies expand their international sales. As an International Trade Specialist she counsels US companies on exporting their products and services abroad. Prior to this, she worked for three years as a knowledge management specialist for the Commerce Department.Jetta’s long term professional goal is to work in Trade Capacity Building. Trade capacity building aims to level the playing field in the global commercial arena by working with developing countries to develop infrastructure, increase the competitiveness of companies, and help officials negotiate effectively in international trade agreements. The key to successful development of any kind is sustainability. Therefore, all objectives should be achieved by empowering people to ensure they will truly become self-sufficient. Jetta enjoys contributing to CEN as they operate under this same capacity building principle. Jetta graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Economics and a certificate in international trade. She speaks Italian and is learning Portuguese. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |