In this episode, the Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade, at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Brenda Smith, shares her insight on the field of international trade.  In welcoming the next generation of trade professionals, she says, "Come on in the water's fine!"  Listen in as she shares her advice for choosing a career path and for creating mentor/mentee relationships.

Information on the Executive Assistant Commissioner role can be found here:  https://www.cbp.gov/about/leadership-organization/executive-assistant-commissioners-offices

Guest Bio:

Brenda Smith is the Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade, at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Since 2014, Ms. Smith has overseen a diverse portfolio of trade enforcement, security, and facilitation matters to enable legitimate trade, contribute to American economic prosperity, and protect against risks to public health and safety. Her work ranges from enforcing over 500 U.S. trade laws, to overseeing 14 trade agreements with 20 countries, to directing CBP’s seven Priority Trade Issues. She oversees national compliance audits and the management of trade data, along with CBP’s regulatory process for administering trade and border operations.

Contact: 

Email:  [email protected]

Twitter: @Tradepodcast

The full transcript of this episode can be found on my website:  Season 1: Episode 9 (kelliekemock.wixsite.com)