Claude Nougat

@claudenougat

About

Columbia University Graduate (Economics) andpassionate traveler (80 countries+). Accumulated a varied experience inbanking, editing, free-lance journalism, college teaching and marketing. Worked25 years for the United Nations (in FAO as project analyst, ending as Directorfor Europe/Central Asia).

Lives in Italy with her Sicilian husband whosehelp was invaluable for the historical research that went into the Fear of thePast. Published several books in Italy in Italian, including an early shortversion of Fear of the Past. 

Two lifelong passions: writing and painting.Participated in 15 art shows (had two personals) and is a Member of ArtistesIndépendants, Paris since 2008. Maintains a blog (Claude Nougat - The Blog) toair her independent views on publishing, foreign affairs, and contemporary art.Is active on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ andStumbleUpon.