Careers That Travel with you

CARE for EFMs Association empowers diplomatic spouses and partners to build sustainable and meaningful remote careers.

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Our Purpose

CARE for EFMs Association (Careers and Advocacy for Remote Employment for Eligible Family Members Association) is a nonprofit created by and for U.S. Foreign Service families. Our purpose is simple and urgent: make remote, portable work a real option for Eligible Family Members (EFMs) and Members of Household (MOHs), who are often women and face underemployment, underpay, or career disruption.​ We are building a global professional association that:

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Connects

Linking talent with remote-first global companies.

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Navigates

Simplifying the "red tape" of international taxes and labor laws.

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Empowers

Upskilling and mentoring for the modern remote landscape.

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Advocates

Fighting for policy changes that value EFM contributions.

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How We Do It

You don't have to navigate your professional life alone. Our model is designed to support you at every stage—from landing your first remote role to mastering the complexities of working across borders.

  • A curated remote‑job board and talent network focused on EFM‑compatible roles.

  • Templates and guidance on visas, SOFA, contracts, and taxation.

  • Live and on‑demand training on digital skills, freelancing, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

  • Peer connection, mentoring, and storytelling that reframe “trailing dependents” as global leaders​.

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Why Now

The 2025 federal hiring freeze and ongoing program cuts eliminated many of the few in-mission jobs EFMs depended on, while over 6,800 highly skilled spouses and partners still want to work. This poses both risks and opportunities for families, employers, and U.S. diplomacy. By making remote careers accessible, CARE for EFMs helps retain Foreign Service talent, supports family income, and advances gender equity.​

Our work is grounded in data from the EFM community and existing research on family member employment and Foreign Service retention

Evidence & Resources

Link: “Survey Snapshot: 200+ EFMs, 127 posts” (summary)

Link: “Key EFM employment statistics and why they matter for retention.”

Link out: EFMs and MOHs' employment resources.​

Our Team

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Executive Director

Anna Meltzer is a public health and digital health leader with more than a decade of experience managing global health programs across 31+ countries and advising private healthcare organizations on sustainable, tech‑enabled service models. As a U.S. diplomat’s spouse who has rebuilt her career across multiple postings, she knows firsthand the employment barriers EFMs face. As Executive Director of CARE for EFMs Association, she brings nonprofit, workforce‑development, and business consulting expertise to expand remote work opportunities for diplomatic families.

Anna Meltzer

Our Board

CARE for EFMs is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of EFMs, former senior diplomats, and sector experts in law, finance, talent, and technology.

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President

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.

Laura Jennings

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Vice-President

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.

Rona Jobe

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Board Member

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.

Emmy Kang Michael

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Board Member

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.

Eric Rubin

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Ready to Change the Global Workforce?

Whether you are a diplomatic spouse looking for your next career move or an organization ready to tap into a world-class talent pool, let’s start the conversation.

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