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Mercedes Crosby

Boston native Mercedes Crosby was recently selected as a 2009 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellow following a nationwide contest.

The Rangel Fellowship, funded by the U.S. Department of State and managed by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University, supports individuals who want to pursue careers in the U.S. Foreign Service.

“Mercedes’ strong educational and family background in Boston, along with her character, intelligence, and commitment to public service, allowed her to excel in a very competitive selection process,” said Rangel Program Manager Patricia Scroggs. “The Rangel Program is thrilled to have Mercedes as a fellow, and I know she will represent the United States in the most positive light as a U.S. diplomat.”

Crosby received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Howard in 2007. During her time at Howard, she won a Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship, which allowed her to work for Visions in Action, a small Washington-based nonprofit organization that deals with development issues in sub-Saharan Africa. She also performed service work in South Africa and Costa Rica.

Since graduating, Crosby has taught in an elementary school in rural Honduras for two years. She plans to use the fellowship to pursue a master’s degree at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. She will join the U.S. Foreign Service upon graduation.

The Rangel Fellowship will provide Crosby with $34,000 annually in assistance for tuition, room, board and other related expenses for a two-year master’s degree in international affairs. Through the program, she will work on international affairs for a member of the U.S. Congress this summer; next summer, the Department of State will send her overseas to get hands-on foreign policy experience in a U.S. embassy.

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Feb 27 4:30am by 222.127.15.250

regards to her..

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Jun 13 20:20pm by Elvis Mofor [82.226.168.95]

Truth be told, you're the queen of hard work. Its so amazing to know how far you've come.  Hey Cedes! I wish you success as you carry on with your program. You're a reason to believe God is watching us and never forsakes us over our struggles in life..

 

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Jun 12 21:50pm by Rhonda Champagnie [138.238.231.205]

I love you Mercedes; I am sooooo proud of you. You have accomplished so much with so little and you never complained. You are truly a message from God. He is truly showing you His favor.
 
Jun 11 0:20am by Hermann E. Elangwe [41.202.199.46]

Great news!! I am happy to see young people expressing such great qualities. Wishing Mercedes a sucessfull career in foreign affairs. Hope you visit or work with the US embassy in Cameroon too, during your tour of Africa.

Hermann