Carol Castiel writes, edits, anchors
and produces public affairs programming for VOA's English Language Division.
She edits International Press Club, a weekly show hosted by Judith Latham that captures reaction by respected media analysts to U.S. foreign policy.
Ms. Castiel also hosts the VOA News Now weekend shows, Press Conference USA and Encounter. Prior to becoming Director of Public Affairs Programming, Ms. Castiel wrote, edited and produced the former documentary program, Dateline. She also anchored live newscasts for VOA News Now and worked in VOA's English-to-Africa Division. Before joining the Voice of America, Ms. Castiel was a consultant/free-lance journalist specializing in the promotion of trade and investment between the United States and Africa. She has traveled widely in Africa, Europe and South America and is fluent in Portuguese, French and Spanish. | 
