Mr. Montrond is a Senior Preparedness Fellow in the DPTLD. He acquired his professional and knowledge in the field of public service and politics at College of the Holy Cross, MA. He obtained a master’s degree in international relations (GMAP) from the Fletcher School at TUFTS University, in Boston. During the past seven years, Mr. Montrond has committed to serving the immigrant community protecting the needs of the Cape Verdean diaspora in the international political context and in identifying strategies to address immigrants’ needs in the United States. From 2016 to 2021 he has been a deputy Member of Parliament for the Republic of Cape Verde representing the diaspora community in the Americas. Mr. Montrond contributes to policy analysis for the EPREP program in projects related to community safety and human trafficking.
