Originally you began your career as an economist before moving into the diplomatic service. How did your diplomatic career start? What made you want to pursue foreign policy?
On November 24, 2015, President Barack Obama presented former Member of Congress Lee Hamilton with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The…
Belgian Ambassador Johan Verbeke, a lifelong student of international affairs, is one of the most active members of our Diplomatic Advisory Council (DAC). The DAC consists of 40 key ambassadors who advise and participate in our…
Barbara B. Kennelly, President of the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC), represented Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District from 1982 to 1999. During her years of service she was a…
Former Congresswoman Karen Thurman of Florida’s 5th Congressional District is one of the newest board members of the US Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC). She joined the Association this year at the recommendation of our President Barbara Kennelly, who has been a…