Renee Vizzard Worthington

Renee Vizzard Worthington possesses significant experience in international education and program development. Currently serving as a Senior Program Officer and Staff Exchange Co-Facilitator at Meridian International Center since January 2012, Renee is responsible for planning and implementing professional programs for international visitors in the United States. Prior experience includes consulting at Creative Associates International, Inc., where coordination of personnel aspects for USAID proposals was a primary focus, and working with EnCompass to enhance technical assistance proposals. As the Founder and Executive Director of Global Rhode Island from 1999 to 2007, Renee promoted international knowledge and skills among Rhode Islanders, particularly through the organization of Capitol Forums for high school students. Renee holds a Master's degree in Translation from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and a Bachelor's degree in French from Santa Clara University.