Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Fields of Interest
Training
Publications
Affiliations
Awards
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Timeline
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Ruth Elizabeth Rouse

Ruth Elizabeth Rouse

St. David’s

Summary

Conscientious leader enjoys connecting people and promoting positive change. Familiar with creating positive and memorable experiences for stakeholders through events, campaigns, or informal interactions. Collaborative and eager to use skills to represent and promote organization in professional and effective manner.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Ambassador/Adviser

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Grenada
01.2023

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Legal Affairs
02.2017

Permanent Secretary w.r.f. Education

Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development & The Environment
09.2016

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development
05.2016

Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Public Service

Public Service
01.2020 - 01.2023

Permanent Secretary

Office of the Prime Minister
06.2015 - 05.2016

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development
12.2013 - 06.2015

Non-Resident High Commissioner

Republic of South Africa
07.2011 - 08.2013

High-Commissioner for Grenada

Court of St. James’s
10.2008 - 08.2013

Permanent Secretary (Ag)

Ministry of Legal Affairs
01.2007 - 01.2008

Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Grenada

United Nations (NY)
01.2004 - 01.2007

Non-Resident High Commissioner

Republic of South Africa
01.2000 - 01.2005

High Commissioner for Grenada

Court of St. James’s (U.K.)
01.1999 - 01.2004

Chief of Protocol

Government of Grenada
01.1996 - 01.1999

Second Secretary, (Protocol and Development)

Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States High Commission
01.1990 - 01.1996

Protocol Officer/Desk Officer, Political & Economic Affairs Division

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Grenada
01.1982 - 01.1990

Education

M.A. (Distinction) - Diplomacy

University of Westminster
11.2002

B.A. - French and Spanish

Carleton University
06.1996

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Team management
  • Product knowledge

Fields of Interest

Current Affairs, Charitable Organizations

Training

  • 2010 – June – CFTC/Malta Third Country E-Diplomacy For Small States Programme – St. Julian’s, Malta
  • 1997 – OAS Diplomatic Training Seminar, ‘Andres Bellos’ Diplomatic Academy, Santiago, Chile
  • 1990 – International Youth Culture and Study Tour, Republic of China on Taiwan
  • 1989 – Post Graduate Programme in Diplomacy, Practice, Procedures and Dynamics, Diplomatic Academy of London
  • 1986 –1987 – Diploma in International Relations and Economic Co-operation, Berlin Germany
  • 1983 – Diplomatic Training Seminar, Canadian Government, Bridgetown, Barbados

Publications

  • Manual on Protocol – Government of Grenada
  • Thesis - The Challenges Faced by Women in the Diplomatic Service

Affiliations

  • Member – Anti-Money Laundering Commission (AML)2015 -2016
  • Member – Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Council –2014 -2017
  • Representative – University of the West Indies (UWI) Council –2014 -2017
  • Chair – Grenada National Accreditation Board (GNAB)2014 -2016
  • Chairwoman – CCL Commonwealth Fair (2012)
  • Deputy Chairwoman – CCL Commonwealth Fair (2011)
  • Adviser – Commonwealth Business Council (2011-2012)
  • Member – Royal Commonwealth Society Governing Council (Elected June2010)
  • Governor – Commonwealth Secretariat
  • Governor – Commonwealth Foundation
  • Governor – Commonwealth Institute
  • Permanent Representative – International Maritime Organisation
  • Representative – International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds
  • Representative – International Cocoa Organization
  • Ex-officio Vice-President – Royal Commonwealth Society
  • Member – Royal Overseas League
  • Member – Commonwealth Countries League

Awards

2011- Diplomat Magazine Award - Outstanding Contribution To Women in Diplomacy, 2005 – Women Who Make A Difference Award NGO Committee on the Status of Women, New York, 1998 - Grenada Independence Award for Exemplary Public Service, 2024 –International Women’s Day50th Anniversary of Independence Award for Contribution to Nation Building

Hobbies and Interests

Traveling, Photography, Designing, Caribbean Cooking, Tennis, Music (Piano)

Languages

English (Native Language); French, Spanish, German

Timeline

Ambassador/Adviser

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Grenada
01.2023

Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Public Service

Public Service
01.2020 - 01.2023

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Legal Affairs
02.2017

Permanent Secretary w.r.f. Education

Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development & The Environment
09.2016

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development
05.2016

Permanent Secretary

Office of the Prime Minister
06.2015 - 05.2016

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development
12.2013 - 06.2015

Non-Resident High Commissioner

Republic of South Africa
07.2011 - 08.2013

High-Commissioner for Grenada

Court of St. James’s
10.2008 - 08.2013

Permanent Secretary (Ag)

Ministry of Legal Affairs
01.2007 - 01.2008

Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Grenada

United Nations (NY)
01.2004 - 01.2007

Non-Resident High Commissioner

Republic of South Africa
01.2000 - 01.2005

High Commissioner for Grenada

Court of St. James’s (U.K.)
01.1999 - 01.2004

Chief of Protocol

Government of Grenada
01.1996 - 01.1999

Second Secretary, (Protocol and Development)

Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States High Commission
01.1990 - 01.1996

Protocol Officer/Desk Officer, Political & Economic Affairs Division

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Grenada
01.1982 - 01.1990

B.A. - French and Spanish

Carleton University

M.A. (Distinction) - Diplomacy

University of Westminster
Ruth Elizabeth Rouse