Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is the Baker Institute’s new senior fellow for Latin America.
In this new role, Richardson will provide direction to the Baker Institute Latin America Initiative’s policy focus on crucial issues, including immigration, natural resources and energy, as well as the emerging roles of key countries such as Brazil.
“The Honorary Chair of the Baker Institute — James A. Baker III — and I are particularly pleased with Gov. Richardson’s appointment,” said Edward Djerejian, the founding director of the Baker Institute. “Throughout his long and illustrious career, Bill Richardson distinguished himself on the world stage as a leader, policymaker, governor and diplomat. His expertise will take the institute’s Latin America program to a new level of accomplishment by incorporating his background in diplomacy and public policy.”
- Read the Sept. 28, 2011, Houston Chronicle article on Richardson’s appointment, “Bill Richardson for Rice fellow for Latin America.”