Secretary of State Antony Blinken said “America is back. America is engaged. America is leading.” What does this mean for diplomacy, development, and the Foreign Service?    

Join us for this virtual event hosted by AFSA President Ambassador Eric Rubin as he speaks with special guest Liz Schrayer, President and CEO of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. 

They will share their perspectives on the future of U.S. global leadership, what resources may be needed, and how we communicate the value of global engagement to domestic audiences.  There will also be a chance to ask questions.   

We look forward to seeing you there! Register now. Questions? Please contact ruzica@afsa.org

Liz Schrayer serves as President & CEO of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC), a broad-based coalition of over 500 businesses and NGOs that advocates for strong U.S. global leadership through development and diplomacy. Under her leadership, the USGLC has grown to a nationwide network of advocates in all 50 states and boasts a bipartisan Advisory Council, chaired by General Colin Powell which includes virtually every living former Secretary of State, and a National Security Advisory Council consisting of nearly 200 retired three and four-star generals and admirals.

Ms. Schrayer currently serves on the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s Development Advisory Council, USAID’s Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACFVA), as well as several advisory boards and committees for the University of Michigan, including the Ford School of Public Policy. She is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

About Inside Diplomacy:  

This new virtual series, hosted by AFSA President Eric Rubin, explores current national security issues as they relate to foreign policy and the Foreign Service. Inside Diplomacy is part of AFSA’s outreach to share the importance of the work of the Foreign Service. These events are open to the public. 

To register for this event, please follow this link: Registration