New Envoy Announced from US to the Bahamas

US President Obama chose a California music executive, Nicole Avant, to be ambassador to the Bahamas. Ms. Avant raised at least $500,000 for Mr. Obama, according to the Center for Responsive Politics; both also made personal donations to the campaigns of Mr. Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Ms. Avant serves as Vice President of Interior Music and Avant Garde Music Publishing. A business woman, philanthropist and activist, she has been recognized for her tireless efforts to mobilize the younger generation towards greater charitable and political involvement. She has worked as an academic counselor at The Neighborhood Academic Initiative, a USC mentorship program for high school students.

Ms. Avant serves as a board member for the Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program, the Center for American Progress and Best Buddies, and was named one of the American Cancer Society Next Generation Leaders in 2007.

(resource: Diplopundit)