First Black Congresswoman from North Carolina continues to make an impact: 'Part of who I am'

In 2003, she was appointed Assistant Director General and Special Advisor to the Director General with the Food Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, a role that enabled her to travel the world, meet global and civic leaders, and take measures to combat food insecurity as part of a three-year tenure.

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