2006 Press Releases
Embassy Announces New Political/Economic/Public Affairs Chief
September 26, 2006
Daniel O’Connor is the new Political/Economic/Public Affairs Chief at Embassy Nassau. Dr. O’Connor’s section is responsible for managing bilateral relations with the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas as well as reporting to Washington on ongoing political and economic developments. In addition, the section is responsible for public affairs and cultural outreach programs.
Prior to this assignment Dr. O’Connor served in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and in Washington, DC. Before joining the Foreign Service, Dr. O’Connor was a Presidential Management Intern at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and at the Department of Justice. He was also an adjunct professor of political science at the George Washington University in Washington, DC. Dr. O’Connor holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware and a Ph. D from The American University. He has co-authored a book and several articles on U.S. foreign policy.
Dr. O’Connor was born in New York but now lives in Rockville, Maryland. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, scuba diving, horseback riding, and swimming. He and his family look forward to living in The Bahamas, making friends, and exploring all of the wonderful things this country has to offer.