UN Friday: Join these Four Successful Women
In the lead up to International
Women’s Day on the 8th of March, the United Nations Information
Office will dedicate its next UN Friday on the 24th of February to
recognizing four local and international women who have overcome
challenges and obstacles in order to reach the top of their chosen professional fields.
The four remarkable individuals who will lead our event’s forum
will include the Elementary Principal at Tashkent International
School Ms. Kristen DiMatteo, the Head of the Good Governance Team
at UNDP’s country office Ms. Aziza Umarova, Senior Defence Official
at the American Embassy in Tashkent Ms. Tracy Roou, and Fund
Forum’s Press Secretary and Spokesperson Ms. Dinara Dultaeva. These
influential, respected women will provide insight into the
challenges overcome and successes achieved during their careers,
and will lead a discussion regarding the steps currently undertaken
to empower women in cultures around the globe.
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Ms. Kristen DiMatteo
With three Masters Degrees, and extensive experience in all areas
of Elementary and Secondary school education in the United States
and Europe, the Elementary Principal at Tashkent International
School, Ms. Kristen DiMatteo, is a respected expert in the field
international education. Since joining the TIS staff in August
2010, Ms. DiMatteo has worked tirelessly to develop the school’s
Elementary curriculum, specifically with regards to advancing the
International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. During the upcoming UN
Friday Ms. DiMatteo will provide insight into her professional life
in the United States, Poland and Uzbekistan.
Ms. Aziza Umarova
Ms. Aziza Umarova is an international affairs professional and the
Head of the Good Governance Team at the UN Office in Uzbekistan.
After experiencing the collapse of the Soviet Union during her
childhood, Ms. Umarova developed a lifelong interest in government,
politics and international relations, and would latter pursue this
passion during her studies at the University of World Economy and
Diplomacy and while obtaining her Masters Degree at the University
of St Andrews in the United Kingdom. Ms. Umarova has applied her
considerable abilities in her current position, working to
strengthen the ‘checks and balances’ system in Uzbekistan’s
government. During next week’s UN Friday, Ms. Umarova will discuss
the challenges she has faced in the Russian, Uzbek, Chinese and
Western cultures during her professional development.
Ms. Tracy Roou
Ms. Tracy Roou is the senior defence official at the US Embassy in
Tashkent, who has experienced a highly decorated career in the
defence industry. Ms. Roou served more than 21 years in the US Army
after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West
Point, and she has since worked as the Military Assistant and
Advisor to the NATO Senior Civilian Representative to Afghanistan
at the ISAF HQ in Kabul. Ms. Roou currently serves as the Senior
Defence Official and Defence Attaché at the US Embassy. By
participating in the upcoming UN Friday, Ms. Roou will provide a
unique insight into the experiences of women in the defence
industry.
Ms. Dinara Dultaeva
The fourth participant at our UN Friday event will be Ms. Dinara
Dultaeva, Press Secretary and Spokesperson at Fund Forum. Ms.
Dultaeva has played a vital role in Uzbekistan’s media industry,
having worked in both journalism and public relations in both
national and international fields. Her broad professional
experience, both in Uzbekistan and overseas, has made her a
significant asset to local media; she is looking forward to a
vibrant and engaging career in years to come. During our UN Friday,
Ms. Dultaeva will highlight the differences she has encountered
while working in different national media industries.
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This upcoming event will be the latest in a series of UN Friday
events conducted by the United Nations Information Office, designed
to highlight the international and national work of UN agencies.
All members of Tashkent’s community are invited to attend these
fortnightly events. To confirm your attendance to our event, please
remember to send your passport number and contact details to the
United Nations Information Office. We look forward to seeing you on
the day!!!
The author
UNIC Knowledge Management Assistant