Susan Dougan facts for kids
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Susan Dougan
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Dougan in 2019
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| Governor-General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2019 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Ralph Gonsalves |
| Preceded by | Frederick Ballantyne |
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Susan Dilys Ryan
3 March 1955 Colonarie, Saint Vincent, British Windward Islands (Now Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) |
| Spouse | Hugh Dougan |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of London University of Southampton |
Dame Susan Dilys Dougan is a very important leader. She has been the Governor-General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines since August 1, 2019. She is also the first woman ever to hold this important job!
She received special honors for her hard work. On January 29, 2020, she was made a Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George. This is a very high award. She also received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2010. These awards recognized her great service to education and public work.
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Early Life and Education
Susan Dilys Dougan was born in a village called Colonarie. This village is in Saint Vincent. She studied hard and earned a special degree. Her degree was in Curriculum and Evaluation from the University of Southampton in England.
Career Highlights
Starting as a Teacher
Dame Susan Dougan started her career as a teacher. She worked for 34 years in the teaching field. She moved up through different roles.
Leading Schools and Education
From 2001 to 2004, she was the Headmistress of the St. Vincent Girls High School. After that, she became the Chief Education Officer. She held this important position from 2004 to 2009.
Working for the Government
Dame Susan also worked as the Cabinet Secretary. This role is very important in the government. She served as Cabinet Secretary from October 2009 to September 2013.
International and National Roles
She has also helped her country in many other ways. She was a representative for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. She worked with the Organization of American States. She also represented her country at the Commonwealth of Learning. This group helps with education across many countries. She also served as the Chief Shelter Manager for her country. This means she helped organize safe places for people during emergencies.
Becoming Governor-General
In December 2014, she was appointed as the Governor-General's Deputy. This prepared her for an even bigger role. On August 1, 2019, Dame Susan was sworn in as the first female Governor-General. High Court Justice Brian Cottle led the ceremony. Many important people, family, and friends were there to see her take the oath.
Gallery
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Dougan with Ambassador Calvin Ho of Republic of China (Taiwan) to St. Vincent, 2018.
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Dougan and Ambassador Ho, 2018.
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Dame Dougan meets President Ram Nath Kovind of India, 2022
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Dougan conversing with Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales during a Commonwealth Realms Coronation Event at Buckingham Palace, 2023.
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Taiwanese ambassador Fiona Huei-chun Fan, Eloise Gonsalves (wife of Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves), and Dougan at the Women’s Empowerment Project Showcase in the Court House Yard, 2024.
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See also
In Spanish: Susan Dougan para niños
