Mark Green (Wisconsin politician) facts for kids
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Mark Green
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| President of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars | |
| Assumed office March 15, 2021 |
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| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Jane Harman |
| Executive Director of the McCain Institute for International Leadership | |
| In office April 11, 2020 – March 14, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Kurt Volker |
| Succeeded by | Josette Sheeran |
| 18th Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development | |
| In office August 7, 2017 – April 10, 2020 |
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| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Gayle Smith |
| Succeeded by | Samantha Power |
| United States Ambassador to Tanzania | |
| In office September 12, 2007 – January 20, 2009 |
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| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Michael Retzer |
| Succeeded by | Alfonso E. Lenhardt |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 8th district |
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| In office January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Jay W. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Steve Kagen |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 4th district |
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| In office January 4, 1993 – January 3, 1999 |
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| Preceded by | John Ainsworth |
| Succeeded by | Phil Montgomery |
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Mark Andrew Green
June 1, 1960 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Sue Green
(m. 1985) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (BA) University of Wisconsin–Madison (JD) |
Mark Andrew Green (born June 1, 1960) is an American politician and diplomat. He currently leads the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. This center studies important global issues. Before this, he worked at the McCain Institute for International Leadership. He also led the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Green has served in many important roles. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the United States House of Representatives. He also served as the United States Ambassador to Tanzania. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Early Life and Education
Mark Green was born in Boston, Massachusetts. His father was from South Africa. Mark lived in many places as a child. These places included Jersey City, New Jersey, Cincinnati, Ohio, England, South Africa, and Australia. He went to Abbot Pennings High School in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Green earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire in 1983. He then got a law degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1987. While in law school, he worked on the Wisconsin Law Review. He also won an award for his writing on foreign law.
Political Career
After finishing law school, Green started working at a law firm in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Serving in Wisconsin
In 1992, Green was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly. He represented his district for six years. He became the chairman of the Republican group in the Assembly. He also led the Judiciary Committee. This committee deals with laws and the justice system. Green helped make changes to housing policies in the state. His work earned him awards from many groups. These included farm bureaus and business organizations.
Working in the U.S. Congress
Green was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1998. He won against the person who held the seat before him. He then won his next three elections by a large margin. He represented Wisconsin's 8th congressional district from 1999 to 2007.
In Congress, Green was part of the House International Relations Committee. This committee handles foreign policy. He helped create important laws about global health. These laws focused on preventing and treating HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. He also helped start a group called the Victory in Iraq Caucus.
Green worked to bring attention to human rights issues. He spoke out about problems in Laos and other countries. Many Hmong Americans had moved to Wisconsin as refugees after the Vietnam War. Green supported their community.
In 1999, Green became an Assistant Majority Whip. This role helps guide votes in Congress. He also served on the House Judiciary Committee. He helped lead discussions on plans to involve faith-based groups in fighting poverty. He also supported laws to help law enforcement with DNA databases. He also backed the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, which protects children.
Running for Governor
In 2006, Mark Green ran for Governor of Wisconsin. He was the Republican candidate. He ran against the current governor, Jim Doyle. Green did not have any opponents in his own party's primary election. Another candidate, Scott Walker, dropped out of the race. Green lost the election to Governor Doyle.
U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania
In 2007, President George W. Bush chose Green to be the United States Ambassador to Tanzania. The United States Senate had to approve this choice. There was a brief delay in his approval. This was because of a concern about the Peace Corps. Once the issue was resolved, the Senate approved Green. He served as ambassador until January 2009.
Time as Ambassador
During Green's time as ambassador, several important events happened. President George W. Bush visited Tanzania in 2008. This was the first official visit by a U.S. president to the country. Tanzania also hosted a major summit called Sullivan Summit VIII. This was the first time this summit was held in East Africa. The largest ever agreement with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) was also signed. The MCC helps developing countries.
Green helped create the Millennium Challenge Act. This law helps the U.S. invest in developing countries. These countries must be working on political and economic improvements. He also worked on laws to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. In 2005, Green observed elections in Kenya. He also traveled to West Africa to work on programs. These programs focused on women's health and education.
Work with Non-Profit Groups
Mark Green has worked with many non-profit organizations. These groups are also called NGOs.
He was a director for Malaria No More. This group works to get rid of malaria around the world.
From 2011 to 2017, he worked for the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC). This group supports foreign policy. It believes in investing in development and diplomacy. This helps build a safer world.
He also led the Initiative for Global Development. This non-profit group aims to reduce poverty worldwide. He was its president and CEO from 2013 to 2014.
From 2014 to 2017, Green was president of the International Republican Institute (IRI). This NGO works to support democracy around the world.
Leading USAID
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In May 2017, President Donald Trump chose Mark Green to lead the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID is a U.S. government agency. It provides aid and help to countries around the world.
Many aid organizations and politicians supported his nomination. People saw him as someone who could work with both political parties. He was known for his balanced approach to foreign aid. Green was confirmed by the Senate on August 3, 2017. He started his role on August 7. He resigned from USAID on April 10, 2020.
Personal Life
Mark Green married Susan Keske on August 5, 1985. They have three children together. In 1987 and 1988, Mark and Susan were volunteer teachers in Kenya. They worked with an organization called WorldTeach. While in Kenya, they also visited rural areas in nearby countries.
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