French Language Spokesperson
Office of International Media Engagement
August 11, 2022 -
Present
W. Johann Schmonsees is the French Language Spokesperson for the Department of State and the Director of the Africa Regional Media Hub. As a career Foreign Service Officer, Johann has served as deputy and acting chief of several U.S. diplomatic posts, managed reporting and consular operations overseas, and served on the boards of two American international schools. He speaks French and Arabic.
