Colleen Piccone - The International Finance

Corporation

Attorney Colleen Piccone serves as deputy associate chief counsel for the United States Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection division. Earlier in her career, Colleen Piccone spent several years in Russia as deputy project manager for the

International Finance Corporation.

A division of the World Bank Fund, the International Finance Corporation bolsters the

private sector in developing countries. Created in 1956, the group follows the

mission of enabling people around the world to enhance their lives and nations. Its 184 member countries direct its policies and goals, while more than 100 developing

nations benefit from its services.

The International Finance Corporation divides its offerings into several main

categories. Through Investment Services, the group provides financial products, ranging

from structured financing to equity, to promote growth in local economies. Advisers

teach about corporate governance, environmental protection, and self-sustaining

economies. Additionally, the IFC Asset Management Company functions as a third-party subsidiary that manages capital funds

for use in new markets.