Embassy of the United States

Economic Section

Economic, Commercial, and Agriculture Sections

U.S. Embassy, Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Economic Section

• Mary Grace McGeehan, Economic Counselor
• Curt Whittaker, Agriculture, energy, resources, civil aviation, port security, environment, science and technology, health, USDA oversight.
• Natalie van der Horst, Trade (CAFTA, WTO), IPR, export promotion, telecommunications, FCS oversight.
• Anne-Marie Iancu, OMS.

Locally employed staff:

• Economic Specialist
• Legal Advisor

Key Goals

CAFTA implementation, improvement of investment climate, economic reform to spur sustained and equitable growth and employment, anti-money laundering, promotion of U.S. trade, investment and other economic interests.

Commercial (FCS) Section

• Commercial Specialist
• Commercial Assistant
• Administrative Assistant

Key Goals

Promotion of U.S. exports and assistance to U.S. businesses.

Agriculture (USDA/FAS) Section

• Agriculture Specialist
• Agriculture Assistant
• APHIS Agriculture Scientist

Key Goals

Promote U.S. agriculture exports, provide country reports on key agricultural sectors, enforce sanitary and phytosanitary standards, contribute to development and modernization of agriculture sector.

Treasury (Office of Technical Assistance)

• Resident Adviser
• Project Assistant
• Project Assistant

Key Goals

Improve debt management and tax collection in Honduras.

Economic Section Organizational Chart (PDF - 239Kb)