SXSW EDU 2022
American Diplomats Should Look Like America
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The future of American diplomacy must reflect the diversity of our country. There is imbalanced representation among the U.S. Foreign Service members who educate the world on American values. To ensure a more diverse public workforce, it’s vital to create a pipeline that educates, mentors and prepares underrepresented American youth for global affairs careers. Without intentional recruitment and retention efforts, the U.S. may overlook talent and misrepresent its people and beliefs to the world.
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Takeaways
- Ways to build awareness among underrepresented American youth and provide them access to education and mentorship in international relations careers
- How a diverse body of Americans diplomats will more effectively deliver global impact while protecting U.S. interests at home and abroad
- Why greater diversity of people and perspectives in the U.S. foreign service will restore the American public's trust in U.S. global representation
Speakers
- Joaquin Castro, Congressman (D, TX-20), U.S. House of Representatives
- Desirée Cormier Smith, Senior Advisor, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, U.S. Department of State
- Tonija Hope, Director, Ralph Bunche International Affairs Center, Howard University
- Natalie Jones, Senior Vice President, External Affairs and Diplomatic Engagement, Meridian International Center
Organizer
Megan Devlin, Director, Communications and Marketing, Meridian International Center
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