Diane Farrell
Diane G. Farrell | |
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First Selectwoman of Westport, Connecticut | |
In office 1997–2005 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Arcudi |
Succeeded by | Gordon Joseloff |
Personal details | |
Born | New Rochelle, New York | August 10, 1955
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Winslow Farrell Jr. |
Residence(s) | Westport, Connecticut |
Website | Farrell for Congress |
Diane Catherine Goss Farrell (born August 10, 1955) currently[when?] serves as the Acting Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade in Washington, D.C. In this role, she oversees the daily operations of the International Trade Administration (ITA), which has an annual budget of $483 million with approximately 2,100 trade and investment professionals—based in more than 100 U.S. cities and 70 markets around the world.[1] Farrell is a former Democratic candidate for Connecticut's 4th congressional district in 2004 and 2006.
She was appointed by President
Farrell is a former elementary school teacher who later worked in the advertising industry and first became engaged in school politics when her children entered the public schools in Westport, Connecticut.[3] Prior to running for elective office, she attended the Women's Campaign School at Yale University.[4]
Personal life
A native of
Political career
Diane Farrell served two terms as Westport's
In 2002, she was elected chair of Fairfield County's South Western Regional Metropolitan Planning Organization, which is responsible for managing development and sprawl.[6] As a select member of the National League of Cities Transportation and Infrastructure Steering and Policy Committee, she helped set policy goals for transportation and infrastructure initiatives in support of cities and towns across the United States.[citation needed]
Next, Farrell served on the Board of Directors at the Export Import Bank of the United States (U.S. Exim Bank). A Presidential appointee, confirmed by the U.S. Senate, she was responsible for voting on the transactions in excess of $10 million as well as on significant policy matters. Her portfolio responsibilities included small business, India, Southeast Asia, and portions of Latin America. In addition, she was named a member of the White House Business Council. During her tenure at U.S. Exim Bank, India transactions expanded and diversified as aircraft sales and conventional and green energy projects, among others, led to India becoming the second largest country by U.S. dollar allocation in the bank’s overall portfolio.[7]
Following her tenure at U.S. Exim Bank, Farrell worked at the U.S. India Business Council (USIBC). As Executive Vice President, she oversaw business advocacy policy and government relations.[8]
She most recently served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia, where she was the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Global Markets on all matters concerning international economics, trade, investment, and commercial policy programs and agreements with respect to Asia. In this role, she also oversaw planning and execution of Commerce commercial diplomacy and export promotion strategies at United States Missions in Region Asia.[9]
Congressional campaigns
2004
Farrell announced that she would challenge 17-year incumbent Republican
2006
On November 7, 2006, incumbent Representative
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican
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Christopher Shays (incumbent)
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106,510 | 51% | ||
Democratic
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Diane Farrell | 99,450 | 48% | ||
Libertarian
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Phil Maymin
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3,058 | 1% | ||
Republican hold
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Swing | ||||
Turnout | 209,018 | 100% |
See also
- List of United States political appointments that crossed party lines
Notes
- ^ "Diane Farrell".
- ^ "Ex-Im :: Diane Farrell". Archived from the original on 2008-09-06. Retrieved 2008-08-25.
- ^ a b c Farrell for Congress. About Diane Farrell. Archived 2006-10-11 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on October 9, 2006.
- ^ Project VoteSmart. Diane G. Farrell (CT). Retrieved October 10, 2006
- ^ Town of Westport. Election Results. Archived 2007-03-12 at the Wayback Machine November, 2001. Retrieved October 9, 2006
- ^ Town of Westport. "Selectwoman's Office/Biography". Archived from the original on October 18, 2004. Retrieved 2006-10-10.
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- ^ "U.S. Export Import Bank Director, Diane Farrell, Joins USIBC". www.businesswire.com. 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- ^ "Membership of the International Trade Administration Performance Review Board". Federal Register. 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- ^ Election Results. Archived 2007-03-22 at the Wayback Machine CNN November, 2004. Retrieved October 9, 2006.
External links
- Diane Farrell for Congress
- Associated Press. Hillary Clinton stumps for Farrell in 4th District race. The Boston Globe October 8, 2006.
- Halloran, Liz. One Fierce Nor'easter. U.S. News & World Report, May 29, 2006.
- Silvers, Susan. Farrell, Shays tangle over Iraq stand. Connecticut Post October 6, 2006.
- Farrell's 4th District Race Lures Big Name Democrats. Archived 2007-03-13 at the Wayback Machine NBC 30 October 4, 2006.
- Pazniokas, Mark. Shays-Farrell Poll: A Squeaker.[permanent dead link] Hartford Courant October 3, 2006.