Jared Farber

Jared Farber

Assistant Section Leader

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Fellow at the Office of the U.S. Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI)

  • Education

    • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

      2021 - 2022
      Master of Science - MS Environmental Economics and Climate Change 2:1

      Dissertation: The Gravity of American Protectionism on Embedded Emissions in Trade (Distinction)

    • University of Houston

      2002 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science - BS Economics
    • Oregon State University

      2018 - 2020
      Bachelor of Science - BS Environmental Economics 3.9/4.0

      Activities and Societies: Branch Experiment Station Internship Research Poster: Evaluating subsurface drip irrigation in onion production to increase economic profits (Top Research Poster Award)

    • University of Houston

      2002 - 2007
      Bachelor of Science - BS Political Science and Government

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Pi, Interfraternity Council, Student Government, Circle K International, Student Newspaper

  • Experience

    • Marine Corps Recruiting

      Oct 2008 - Jan 2013
      Assistant Section Leader

      Deployed and directed combat missions during two tours in Afghanistan; Ensured unit readiness for combat through training, supervision, and evaluation; and Trained and advised foreign military and police personnel from Afghanistan, Colombia, Guatemala, and Belize.

    • Reed Inc.

      Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
      Operations Officer

      Managed facility security, including 2 entry points and 12 observation towers, through coordination with 3 national militaries and company personnel.

    • HESS International Educational Organization

      Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
      English Second Language Teacher

      Planned lessons, taught, and evaluated 200 students through 800+ hours of English.

    • Blossom Trust India

      Dec 2018 - Apr 2019
      Project Coordinator

      Managed 3 projects in community, which included supervising 4 volunteers and 3 interns and organizing and directing weekly marketing, social media, and outreach strategy meetings.Given $1,000 budget, planned and executed two-day TB awareness-raising event on weekend of World TB Day 2019, sharing the stories of TB survivors across Virudhunagar, resulting in raised awareness about TB symptoms, and collected 1,629 signatures for a government petition to include TB rights on political candidates’ platforms. Show less

    • Oregon State University

      Jun 2019 - Nov 2019
      Technical Assistant

      Collected, prepared, analyzed, and communicated data to peers and academic staff; and Assessed economic profitability of different irrigation methods in onion production.

    • U.S. International Trade Commission

      Dec 2019 - Sept 2021

      Supported statutory research and analysis on international trade and environmental regulation topics including publishing independent papers and assisting the authoring of several economic reports for the U.S. Congress and the U.S. President. Reports include: The Year in Trade 2020, 72nd Report and the Economic Impact of Trade Agreements Implemented under Trade Authorities Procedures, 2021 Report.Provided administrative support: Coordinated public hearings with interested businesses, industry associations, and embassies to support statutory reports; managed records control process implementation and coordinated hiring efforts. Show less

      • International Economist

        Oct 2020 - Sept 2021
      • International Trade Analyst

        Dec 2019 - Sept 2020
    • U.S. Department of State

      Nov 2023 - now
      Presidential Management Fellow

      Our office leads and coordinates the U.S. President’s flagship G7+ initiative for the advancement of strategic, values-driven, and high-standard infrastructure and investment in low- and middle-income countries.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Six Sigma Lean Green Belt Certified (LGBC)

      Management & Strategy Institute
      Feb 2021
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    • TEFL

      HESS International Educational Organization
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jared Farber
      Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for Leadership USMC Sep 2012 Professional achievement as assistant section leader, Security Force Platoon, Regional Support Command-Capital, NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan and Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, from May 2012 to September 2012, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, hand selected as the designated lead vehicle commander and assistant convoy commander, Lance Corporal Farber securely navigated convoys on over 300 hours of security operations to over 70 sites within Kabul city and its… Show more Professional achievement as assistant section leader, Security Force Platoon, Regional Support Command-Capital, NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan and Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, from May 2012 to September 2012, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, hand selected as the designated lead vehicle commander and assistant convoy commander, Lance Corporal Farber securely navigated convoys on over 300 hours of security operations to over 70 sites within Kabul city and its outlying districts. Additionally, while serving as a dismounted security team leader at convoy destinations, he displayed profound tactical flexibility when assessing and mitigating potential threats. His efforts ensured the safety of the escorted personnel while they were conducting site surveys or inspections as well as his fellow marines and sailors. His leadership and sound tactical judgement directly facilitated over 90 infrastructure projects to meet international security force objectives worth in excess of 70 million dollars. Show less
    • Awarded to Jared Farber
      Certificate of Commendation for Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter USMC Apr 2011 Exceptional performance of duty while assigned to Security Cooperation Task Force Southern Partnership Station 2011, U.S. Marine Corps Forces South. You were competitively selected as the task force non-commissioned officer of the quarter for the second quarter fiscal year 2011. You were selected from a pool of highly qualified candidates and your selection is indicative of your personal desire to excel. Through your dedication to duty and professionalism, you have consistently demonstrated… Show more Exceptional performance of duty while assigned to Security Cooperation Task Force Southern Partnership Station 2011, U.S. Marine Corps Forces South. You were competitively selected as the task force non-commissioned officer of the quarter for the second quarter fiscal year 2011. You were selected from a pool of highly qualified candidates and your selection is indicative of your personal desire to excel. Through your dedication to duty and professionalism, you have consistently demonstrated those unique qualities of leadership that are most desired in our non-commissioned officers. Your proficiency, devotion and duty, and qualities of leadership are exemplary. Show less
    • Awarded to Jared Farber
      Meritorious Mast for Leadership USMC Mar 2011 For superior performance, Security Cooperation Task Force Southern Partnership South 2011, U.S. Marine Corps Forces South, from 13 January to 11 March 2011. During this time spent with the Task Force, you consistently led your squad in a highly professional manner. Your high level of dedication to the mission guaranteed a strong and lasting partnership between the United States Corps and the foreign militaries of CLASSIFIED countries. Your ability to quickly incorporate your squad with each… Show more For superior performance, Security Cooperation Task Force Southern Partnership South 2011, U.S. Marine Corps Forces South, from 13 January to 11 March 2011. During this time spent with the Task Force, you consistently led your squad in a highly professional manner. Your high level of dedication to the mission guaranteed a strong and lasting partnership between the United States Corps and the foreign militaries of CLASSIFIED countries. Your ability to quickly incorporate your squad with each military was key to success of the Ground Combat Element. Show less
    • Awarded to Jared Farber
      Certificate of Commendation for Exemplary Performance in Training USMC Jan 2009 Superior performance while undergoing recruit training at Company F, Second Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot from 31 October 2008 to 23 January 2009. Throughout this challenging twelve-week period, Private First Class Farber demonstrated extraordinary performance of duty during all phases of academic and military training. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was selected as Platoon Honorman. This is an honor earned by only one recruit in the platoon.