Frieda Arenos
Director, US Government Relations
Washington, DC
Frieda Arenos is joining ONE as Director, US Government Relations. Most recently, Frieda worked with USAID’s Bureau of Legislative and Public Affairs as the lead appropriations and democracy specialist, and the Bureau’s sole representative on the presidential transition team.
Prior to working at USAID, Frieda was with the National Democratic Institute (2017-2024) as a Senior Program Director overseeing the Institute’s programs on legislative strengthening, executive transitions, and crisis communications.
Before NDI, Frieda worked in the U.S. Senate (2009-2017) for Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) in various capacities, including as a constituent services advisor, assistant to the Chief of Staff and Senator, communications assistant, and legislative aide. Frieda has work and travel experience in more than 20 countries, including across the African continent.
Frieda is trained in professional ballet, modern and West African dance techniques.