
From Athlete to Diplomat
John Steele ’14
Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State
John Steele ’14
Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of StateAfter an injury sidelined the sports career he dreamed about, John found a mentor in sociology professor Othello Harris, who helped him realize his academic potential. John graduated from Miami, completed a master’s degree as a prestigious Charles B. Rangel Fellow, and is now a diplomat working for the U.S. Department of State in Angola.