John F. Hicks

John F. Hicks (born 1949, Goldsboro, North Carolina) was the American Ambassador to Eritrea (1996–1997)[1] who resigned after a State Department investigation revealed he engaged in sexual misconduct.[2][3]

John F. Hicks
United States Ambassador to Eritrea
In office
September 29, 1996 – May 11, 1997
PresidentBill Clinton
Preceded byRobert Gordon Houdek
Succeeded byWilliam Davis Clarke
Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development for Africa
In office
1993–1996
PresidentBill Clinton
Personal details
Born1949 (age 73–74)
Alma materMorehouse College
Johns Hopkins University
ProfessionDiplomat

Hicks became Georgia State University’s Associate Provost for International Affairs in 1998. [4]

Education & Career

Hicks earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Morehouse College, a diploma and master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University in Bologna, Italy and Washington, D.C.[4]

A career member of the senior foreign service, Hicks was appointed as the Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development for the African Bureau in 1993.

Sexual misconduct allegations

Hicks stepped down from his ambassadorship three weeks after Secretary of State Madeleine Albright received the Inspector General report. Based on allegations made by two Embassy employees, Hicks "violated standards for continued employment ... in that (he) clearly showed poor judgment and lack of discretion. ... Ambassador Hicks' behavior was both severe and pervasive in creating a hostile work environment for these women. It was unwelcomed, repeated, unsolicited and clearly of a sexual nature."[2] Hicks claimed subordinates instigated the investigation in an attempt to ruin his career. [2]

References
  1. "John F. Hicks (1949–)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  2. "Ambassador Fired for Sexual Abuses". AP. October 30, 1998. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  3. Shenon, Philip (October 31, 1998). "U.S. Ambassador to Eritrea Quit Amid Sex Inquiry, Officials Say". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  4. Chavis, Charles L. "JOHN F. HICKS (1949- )". BlackPast. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
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