University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida – 1976-78

		Master of Arts in Latin American Studies, specializing in Agricultural Economics - 1978
		Winner of U.S. Office of Education Title VI Fellowship for Graduate Study 1976-77
		The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi – 1978
		Masters Thesis funded by the Florida Department of Citrus entitled, “U.S. – Cuban Citrus Trade: Problems and Prospects”, focused on the effect of U.S. agricultural trade policy on the American citrus industry.
		Final G.P.A. – 4.0

California State University, Chico, California 1972-76

		Bachelor of Arts in Latin America Studies and International Relations, with Highest Honors – 1976
		Named Most Valuable Latin American Studies student – 1976
		Editor of the Latin American Studies Department Newsletter, El Alma – 1974-76
		Graduation ceremonies Valedictorian, 1976
		Final G.P.A. – 4.0