Christopher Jester

Background

About Christopher Jester

Experienced diplomat and qualifying veteran with demonstrated success implementing U.S. foreign policy priorities. National security professional, team leader with the Department of State and U.S. Air Force. Knowledge of international affairs and strategic messaging. Current security clearance. Developed ability to drive change and shape policy in highly complex, matrixed organizations and navigate U.S. government interagency coordination. Distilled security, political, and economic concepts into clear, concise analysis and recommendations to inform and enable decision-makers. Skilled cross-cultural communicator with public speaking experience in five languages. Lived and worked in ten countries. Loving the opportunity to explore new cultures. Varied roles developing the capacity to analyze political, economic, and cultural trends, build and sustain strong partnerships, and cultivate cohesive, engaged teams. Negotiated complex agreements, connected governments and institutions, and developed strong public-private relationships. Good at advising senior leaders, facilitating dialogue, and designing, implementing, and monitoring programs. Successful in supervising, editing, mentoring, and hiring.