Susan Dougan | |
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 Dougan in 2019 | |
| Governor-General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2019 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Ralph Gonsalves |
| Preceded by | Frederick Ballantyne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1955-03-03)3 March 1955 (age 70)[3] Colonarie,Saint Vincent,British Windward Islands[1] (NowSaint Vincent and the Grenadines) |
| Spouse | Hugh Dougan |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of London University of Southampton[4] |
Dame Susan Dilys DouganGCMG OBE (néeRyan; born 3 March 1955) is theGovernor-General ofSaint Vincent and the Grenadines since 1 August 2019.[5][6] She is the first woman to hold the office.[7]
She was appointedDame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George on 29 January 2020[8] and was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in theQueen's 2010 Birthday Honour List for services to education andto public administration.[9]
Susan Dilys Dougan was born in the village of Colonarie in Saint Vincent. She holds a MA (ED) in Curriculum and Evaluation from theUniversity of Southampton,Hampshire, England.
Dame Susan Dougan began her career as a non-graduate teacher. Over a 34-year career, Dame Susan rose through the ranks of the teaching service to Headmistress of theSt. Vincent Girls High School (2001-2004), and later served as Chief Education Officer from 2004 to 2009. She also served as Cabinet Secretary from October 2009 to September 2013.[10]
Dame Susan has also served in several other national capacities such as Representative to theOrganization of American States for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Representative to theCommonwealth of Learning for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Chief Shelter Manager for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
She was appointed as theGovernor-General's Deputy in December 2014. Dame Susan was sworn in as the first female Governor-General of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on 1 August 2019. She was administered the oaths of Office and Allegiance by High Court JusticeBrian Cottle during a ceremony witnessed by state officials as well as relatives, friends, and the media.[11]
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![Taiwanese ambassador Fiona Huei-chun Fan, Eloise Gonsalves (wife of Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves), and Dougan at the Women’s Empowerment Project Showcase in the Court House Yard, 2024.[12]](/mt/?noimg=&dark=on&url=http%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fFile%3aCooperation_between_the_Republic_of_China_(Taiwan)_and_Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines_on_Women_Empowerment_17.jpg)
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| Preceded by | Governor-General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2019–present | Incumbent |