Maria Otero | |
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| 1st Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights | |
| In office August 11, 2009 – February 4, 2013 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Sarah Sewall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1950 (age 73–74) La Paz, Bolivia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Joseph Eldridge |
| Relatives | Jaime Aparicio Otero (Cousin) Jaime Otero Calderón (Uncle) |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park (BA, MA) Johns Hopkins University (MA) |
Maria Otero (born 1950) was the first holder of the office of the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights from January 15, 2012, through February 4, 2013. She also served as the President's Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues.