Public Affairs Information

Staff Positions

The Public Affairs Section is managed by one American Officer, referred to as the Public Affairs Officer (PAO), and six Locally Employed Staff (LES).

Public Affairs Officer:
The Public Affairs Officer oversees PAS activities.

Public Affairs Specialist:
The Public Affairs Specialist is the embassy’s first line of contact with the local media. She monitors the local news in order to track media trends for reporting purposes. She assists the PAO in arranging press releases and administers the Embassy Speakers’ Bureau.

Cultural Affairs Specialist:
The Cultural Affairs Specialist manages the Fulbright Academic Exchange Program in Trinidad and Tobago. She also serves as a Liaison Officer on the Executive Committee of the Fulbright Alumni Association of Trinidad and Tobago.

Cultural Affairs Assistant:
The Cultural Affairs Assistant administers the International Visitor Leadership Program. She is also the Office Management Specialist for the Public Affairs Section.

Information Resource Center Director:
The Information Resource Center Director is responsible for research, reference and outreach services conducted by the Information Resource Center. She reviews information resources regularly and tailors distribution to selective audiences. She also maintains contact and follows developments with the American Corner in Tobago.

Program Assistant/Educational Adviser:
The Program Assistant/Educational Adviser performs all tasks in the Information Resource Center as assistant to the Director. She serves as educational adviser with the IRC Director to local students pursuing educational opportunities in the United States, and is also responsible for the maintenance of Post’s public website.

Audio-Visual Technician:
The Audio-Visual Technician provides audio-visual/multi-media and technical support for all sections of the Embassy. He records and monitors local news daily for the Public Affairs Section. Mr. Thomas also performs duties as photographer for all sections at official functions.