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Sharon Thams is an instructor in the Development Studies program at James Madison University and a historic interpreter at the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Virginia. She previously served as a Senior Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for 27 years, focusing on governance, anti-corruption, and counter-violent extremism initiatives across West Africa, Latin America, and Africa. Her career included roles as Deputy Mission Director in Senegal, Nicaragua, the Sahel, and USAID's Civilian-Military Coordination Office.
Education: B.A. from Michigan State University, M.P.P. in intergovernmental fiscal transfers and financial management from the University of Maryland, and M.A. in National Security Studies from the National War College. Fluent in French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Research interests emphasize global governance, development policy, and the intersection of security and public administration. Her professional experience spans over three decades in international development, counterterrorism, and institutional reform. No academic publications or specific grants are listed in the provided text.
Additional roles include a Peace Corps volunteer in Jamaica and a capital budget analyst in Montgomery County, Maryland.
