International Development A considerable amount of my professional life has been spent working at two of the foremost regional organizations in the Pacific region; the University of the South Pacific and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community. Collectively, I have worked in 23 countries, mostly in the Asia/Pacific region including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Niue, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna, Tuvalu, Palau, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Australia and England.   My extensive experience in international development has meant working closely with high level government officials, national and international scientists and partner organizations including donors and non-government and community-based organizations. I have developed strong networks in international development. At all times I have dealt with partners and individuals using the utmost courtesy and tact. Over the years I have developed excellent facilitation, participatory and communication skills. Dealing in complex, challenging and multi-cultural contexts this includes excellent negotiation and mediation skills.