Tuesday, November 16
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3:00 pm
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Summit Registration Opens (Press room open)
Participants attending the closing plenary on Friday at the U.S. State Department should check the list of attendees posted on the Conference Bulletin Board at Registration. If your name does not appear on the list, please return to the Registration Desk for further instructions. Registration for the State Department Closing Plenary will not be accepted after 10 am Wednesday, November 17.
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Independence Foyer
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4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Special Film Screening: Our Summer in Tehran
A preview by award winning Promises Films' Producer, Justine Shapiro
Presented by: Barbara Petzen, Education Director, Middle East Outreach Council
Justine Shapiro, a Jewish-American filmmaker and former host of the travel series GlobeTrekker, takes her 6-year old son with her to Tehran where they spend the summer with three Iranian families. When the Iranian government abruptly gave them 48 hours to leave the country, promising relationships were severed.
*This documentary is scheduled to be aired on national public television in 2011.
Host: Ambassador Mark Johnson (ret.), Vice Chair, Board of Directors, USCCD
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Lafayette Park
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5:30pm - 7:30 pm
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Welcome Reception: Honoring International Guests, Sponsors and Contributors, Summit Leadership Council, Task Force and Roundtable Chairs
Welcoming comments from
Ambassador John Menzies (ret.), Dean, Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University; Honorary Chair, founding Board Member, USCCD
Dr. David Roe, Chair, Board of Directors, USCCD & Summit Co-Chair
Special Guests:
The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation and former member of Congress
The Honorable Mary Landrieu, U.S. Senator, Louisiana (Invited)
The Honorable James P. Moran, House of Representatives, 8th District of Virginia
Christie Vilsack, Former First Lady of the State of Iowa & Executive Director, Iowa Initiative to Reduce Unintended Pregnancies
Government and business officials from the State of Iowa, home of the USCCD and Congressional Friends of Citizen Diplomacy from throughout the country
Live music by Andrew Acosta Trio
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Indpendendence Ballroom
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Wednesday, November 17
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Program Explanation
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Task Force Presentations: Best Practice Citizen Diplomacy Programs to Address Global Challenges of the 21st Century
Task Force groups representing nine sectors and co-chaired by experts in their respective fields will present ten best innovative and collaborative opportunities to increase U.S. citizen engagement in international affairs. The presentations are commitments for action submitted by organizations that responded to a call for new and innovative citizen diplomacy initiatives. All proposals are focused on one or a combination of seven major global challenges.
Roundtables: Addressing Critical Issues that will Require Policy and Mind Set Change
Nationally recognized experts in the field lead seven Roundtable discussions on critical issues that impact U.S. citizen involvement in international activity and present a report with recommendations for future action. Roundtable discussions focus on the current status of the field, effective problem solving methods and recommendations for the future.
*Summit Publications will be compiled on a CD and distributed upon registration. All publications will be available on the Summit website.
Briefing Sessions: Critical Issues related to Citizen Diplomacy
These sessions will discuss critical issues and special areas of interest to all those committed to expanding citizen diplomacy.
Hosts: USCCD Board and Advisory Members will host all Roundtable, Task Force and Briefing Sessions
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Morning
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7:00am - 4:00pm
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Summit Registration Continues
Participants attending the Closing Plenary (Friday) at the U.S. State Department should check the list of attendees posted on the Conference Bulletin Board at Registration. If your name does not appear on the list, please return to the Registration Desk for further instructions. Registration for the Closing Plenary will not be accepted after 10am.
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Independence Foyer
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7:30am - 8:15am
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Continental Breakfast
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Independence Foyer
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Wednesday, Nov. 17 (Contd..)
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8:15 am - 9:30 am
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Citizen Diplomacy: Past, Present and Future
The Mission Ahead: … Launching a Ten Year Campaign to Double the Number of Citizen Diplomats by 2020
Dr. David Roe, Chair, Board of Directors, U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy, & Summit Co-chair
Reflections on the Past: The Role of President Dwight Eisenhower and William Fulbright
Mary Jean Eisenhower, President, People to People International, Kansas City Missouri
Harriet Mayor Fulbright, President, J. William & Harriet Fulbright Center; Former Chair, President & Commission for the Humanities and Arts
U.S. Citizen Diplomacy Today – Special Film Presentation, Produced by Saturation Productions, New York City
The Future of Citizen Diplomacy:The Next Generation of Citizen Diplomacy Leaders
Introduction by Jess Rimington, Executive Director & Founder, One World Youth Project
Pippa Biddle, Roots and Shoots Youth Leadership Fellow, Jane Goodall Institute
Ross Seidman, B'nai Brith Youth Organization Baltimore Chapter President; Youth Service America Council Member
Remarks:
Introduction by Ann Olsen Schodde, President & CEO, U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy
Judith McHale, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy & Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State & Summit Co-Chair
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Indpendendence Ballroom
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9:30am - 9:45pm
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Break
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Independence Foyer
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9:45am – 11:00am
Presentation repeated at 11:15am
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Higher Education: The Unique Contributions of U.S. Higher Education to Global Citizen Diplomacy
Chair:
Marlene Johnson, Executive Director & CEO, NAFSA
Guest Speakers:
LaNitra Walker Berger, PhD, Director, Fellowship and Undergraduate, Apprenticeship Program, George Mason University
Allen L. Sessoms, PhD, President, University of the District of Columbia
Host: Downing Thomas, Associate Provost & Dean of Intl Programs, The University of Iowa
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Independence B/C
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9:45 am - 11:00 am
Presentation repeated at 11:15am
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Development Assistance: U.S. Citizens Helping the Poor Lift Themselves Out of Poverty
Co-Chairs:
Henrietta H. Fore, Co-Chair | Chairman & CEO, Holsman International, Former USAID Administrator
Samuel A. Worthington, Co-Chair | President & CEO, InterAction
Moderator:
Stephen Moseley, President & CEO, Academy for Educational Development
Panel:
Dan Brose, Senior Program Advisor, World Relief
Deborah Keene, Vice President of Education, Heifer International
Grace Ge Gabriel, Asia Regional Director, International Fund for Animal Welfare
Host: Nadia McConnell, President, U.S. Ukraine Foundation
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Independence H/I
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Wednesday, Nov. 17 (Contd..)
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9:45am - 11:00am
Presentation repeated at 11:15am
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Citizen Diplomacy on Global Women's Issues
Panel:
Kerri Kennedy, Executive Director, Women's Campaign International
Marjorie Margolies, President & CEO, Women's Campaign International
Sara Mazano-Diaz, Director of Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor
Host: Laurie Heintz, President and Owner, Protective Barriers; Executive Committee, Board of Directors, USCCD
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Independence F/G
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9:45am - 11:00am
Presentation will not repeat
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The Role of New Media in Advancing Citizen Diplomacy - Policy Recommendations to Facilitate the Use of New Media in Citizen Diplomacy
Co-Chairs:
David Nassar, CEO & Founder, Hot Spot Digital
Anoush Rima Tatevossian, Director, Projects and Partnerships, MobileActive.org
Moderator:
David Nassar, CEO & Founder, Hot Spot Digital
Panel:
Bob Boorstin, Director of Public Policy, Google
Troy Etulain, Senior Advisor for Independent Media Development, USAID
Elizabeth Metraux, Program Coordinator for Youth LAB, PH International
Ian Schuler, Founder, New Rights Group
Host: George DeBakey, Director of International Sales, Atomic Learning
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Independence D/E
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9:45 am -11:00 am
Presentation repeated at 11:15am
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Evaluating & Measuring the Impact of Citizen Diplomacy
Chair:
Dr. Allan Goodman, President & CEO, Institute of International Education
Moderator:
Rick Ruth, Chief of Staff, Acting; Director, Office of Policy & Evaluation, Bureau of Education & Cultural Affairs, Dept. of State
Panel:
Rajika Bhandari, Deputy Vice President, Research & Evaluation, Institute of International Education
Amb. John O'Keefe, Executive Director, Open World Leadership Center, Library of Congress
Janet Kerley, Chief, Research Evaluation, and Measurement, Peace Corps
Benjamin Lough, Project Manager, Center for Social Development, Washington University in St. Louis; Resident Consultant, Office of the Executive Coordinator, United Nations Volunteers Program
Francisco (Tachi) Cazal, President & CEO, AFS Intercultural Programs
Host: Geoffrey Gamble, Director, International Government Affairs, DuPont Company
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Lafayette Park
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11: 00 am - 11:15 am
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Break
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Independence Foyer
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11:15 am -12:15pm
Not a repeated session
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The Role of New Media in Advancing Citizen Diplomacy - Recommended Tools for Facilitating the Use of New Media in Citizen Diplomacy
Co-Chairs:
David Nassar, CEO & Founder, Hot Spot Digital
Anoush Rima Tatevossian, Director, Projects and Partnerships, MobileActive.org
Moderator:
Sheldon Himelfarb, Associate Vice President, Center of Innovation for Science, Technology & Peacebuilding, US Institute of Peace
Panel:
Craig Newmark, Customer Service Rep & Founder, Craigslist
Michael L. Smolens, Founder & CEO, dotSUB LLC
Anoush Tatevossian, Director, Projects and Partnerships, MobileActive.org
Lucas Welch, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, Soliya
Host: George DeBakey, Director of International Sales, Atomic Learning
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Independence D/E
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11:15 am -12:15pm
Second Presentation
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Evaluating & Measuring the Impact of Citizen Diplomacy
Chair:
Dr. Allan Goodman, President & CEO, Institute of International Education
Moderator:
Rick Ruth, Chief of Staff, Acting; Director, Office of Policy & Evaluation, Bureau of Education & Cultural Affairs, Dept. of State
Panel:
Rajika Bhandari, Deputy Vice President, Research & Evaluation, Institute of International Education
Amb. John O'Keefe, Executive Director, Open World Leadership Center, Library of Congress
Janet Kerley, Chief, Research Evaluation, and Measurement, Peace Corps
Benjamin Lough, Project Manager, Center for Social Development, Washington University in St. Louis; Resident Consultant, Office of the Executive Coordinator, United Nations Volunteers Program
Francisco (Tachi) Cazal, President & CEO, AFS Intercultural Programs
Host: Geoffrey Gamble, Director, International Government Affairs, DuPont Company
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Lafayette Park
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11:15am - 12:15pm
Second Presentation
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Citizen Diplomacy on Global Women's Issues
Panel:
Kerri Kennedy, Executive Director, Women's Campaign International
Marjorie Margolies, President & CEO, Women's Campaign International
Sara Mazano-Diaz, Director of Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor
Host: Laurie Heintz, President and Owner, Protective Barriers; Executive Committee, Board of Directors, USCCD
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Independence F/G
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11:15am - 12:15pm
Second Presentation
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Higher Education: The Unique Contributions of U.S. Higher Education to Global Citizen Diplomacy
Chair:
Marlene Johnson, Executive Director & CEO, NAFSA
Guest Speakers:
LaNitra Walker Berger, PhD, Director, Fellowship and Undergraduate, Apprenticeship Program, George Mason University
Allen L. Sessoms, PhD, President, University of the District of Columbia
Host: Downing Thomas, Associate Provost & Dean of Intl Programs, The University of Iowa
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Independence B/C
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11:15am - 12:15pm
Second Presentation
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Development Assistance: U.S. Citizens Helping the Poor Lift Themselves Out of Poverty
Co-Chairs:
Henrietta H. Fore | Chairman & CEO, Holsman International, Former USAID Administrator
Samuel A. Worthington | President & CEO, InterAction
Moderator: Barbara Bush, President, Global Health Corps
Presenters:
Sonya Perez-Lauterbach, Manager of Young Ambassadors for Opportunity, Opportunity International
Sylvain Roy, Vice President of Programs, CNFA
Kristin Kaper, Vice President of Programs, Amigos de las Americas
Host: Nadia McConnell, President, U.S. Ukraine Foundation
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Independence H/I
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Wednesday, Nov. 17 (Contd..)
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Afternoon
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12:30pm – 2:00pm
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U.S. Citizen Diplomacy in the 21st Century
"Economic Competitiveness, National Security and America's Image Abroad"
Introduction: Ambassador Linda Jewell, Vice President, International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP); Board Member, USCCD
Moderator: Barbara Starr, Pentagon Correspondent for CNN, Emmy Award Winning Producer
Panel Discussion:
The Honorable Jose W. Fernandez, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs
The Honorable James Leach, Chairman, National Endowment for Humanities and 30-year member of Congress
The Honorable Norman Mineta, Vice Chairman, Hill & Knowlton, Inc, former Secretary of Commerce and Transportation, U.S. Department of State
The Honorable Aaron Williams, Director, Peace Corps
The Honorable Doug Wilson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs
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Independence Ballroom
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2:15pm – 3:30pm
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Citizen Diplomacy and the Role of the Military
The Honorable Doug Wilson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and Special Guests from the Department of Defense
Panel:
Barbara Starr, Pentagon Correspondent for CNN, Emmy Award Winning Producer
Captain John Kirby, Special Assistant for Public Affairs and Spokesman, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Colonel Christopher Kolenda, Former Commander of 1-91 Cavalry, 173rd Airborne Brigade; Former Military Special Advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and former Senior Director for Counterinsurgency; editor and co-author, Leadership: The Warrior's Act
David Sedney, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia; former DCM at Kabul Embassy and Beijing Embassy
Host: Dr. David Roe, Chair, Board of Directors, USCCD & Summit Co-Chair
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Independence B/C
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2:15pm – 5:00pm
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Youth Service: Innovative practices that engage youth as citizen diplomats through service and learning initiatives
Co-Chairs:
Steven Culbertson, President & CEO, Youth Service America
Jess Rimington, Executive Director & Founder, One World Youth Project
Host: George Jones, Attorney at Law
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Independence H/I
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2:15pm – 3:30pm
Presentation will repeat at 3:45pm
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Global Health: Contributions of U.S. Volunteers Towards the Improvement of Global Health and U.S. Diplomacy
Co-Chairs:
Jeffrey Heck, M.D., Executive Director, Shoulder to Shoulder, Inc.
Yogesh Shah, M.D., Associate Dean for Global Health, Des Moines University
Host: The Honorable Daryl Beall, Iowa State Senator
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Independence F/G
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Wednesday, Nov. 17 (Contd..)
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2:15pm - 3:30pm
Presentation repeated at 3:45pm
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Policy Issues for Citizen Diplomacy
Chair: Michael McCarry, Executive Director, Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange
Panel:
Dan E. Davidson, Ph.D., President, American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
Adam Weinberg, President & CEO, World Learning
Host: Amb. Linda Jewell, Vice President, International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP)
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Farragut Square
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2:15pm – 5:00pm
Presentation not repeated
There will be a 10 minute break at the halfway point
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International Cultural Engagement: First Panel of Best Practices
Co-Chairs:
The Honorable Frank Hodsoll, Principal, Hodsoll and Associates, former Chair, National Endowment for the Arts
Ambassador Cynthia Schneider, Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy, Georgetown University
Guest speaker:
Honorable John Brademas, President Emeritus, New York University
Elizabeth Daley, Dean, USC School of Cinematic Arts
Judith Jamison, Dance Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Azar Nafisi, Author of the New York Times Bestseller Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books
Ambassador Thomas Pickering, Vice Chairman Hills & Company; former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs; and Ambassador to Jordan, Nigeria, El Salvador, the UN, and Russia
First Panel:
Alicia Adams, Vice President International Programming, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
John Ferguson, Executive Director, American Voices
Sharon Gersten Luckman, Executive Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Karen Brooks Hopkins, President, Brooklyn Academy of Music
Gary Knell, President, Sesame Workshop
Second Panel:
Bonnie Burnham, President, World Monuments Fund
Rachel Cooper, Director of Cultural Programs & Performing Arts, Asia Society
Vishakha Desai, President and CEO, Asia Society
William Harvey, Executive Director, Cultures in Harmony
Jane Hirshberg, Managing Director & CEO, Liz Lerman Dance Exchange
Christopher Merrill, Director, International Writing Program, University of Iowa
Third Panel:
Laura Freid, Executive Director, Silk Road Project
John Van Oudenaren, Director, World Digital Library, Library of Congress
Keri Putnam, Executive Director, Sundance Institute
Dan Sheehy, Director of Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution, Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Host: Connie Wimer, Chairman, Business Publications Corporation
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Independence D/E
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2:15pm – 3:30pm
Presentation repeated at 3:45pm
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International Voluntary Service: Improving Lives & Increasing Civic Engagement Through Hands-On Voluntary Service
Co-Chairs:
Steven Rosenthal, Executive Director, Cross-Cultural Solutions
Steve Vetter, President & CEO, Partners of the Americas
Host: Chuck Montgomery, Senior Managing Attorney, MidAmerican Energy Company
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Lafayette Park
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3:30pm - 3:45pm
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Break
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Independence Foyer
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3:45pm – 5:00pm
Second presentation
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Policy Issues for Citizen Diplomacy
Chair: Michael McCarry, Executive Director, Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange
Panel:
Dan E. Davidson, Ph.D., President, American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
Adam Weinberg, President & CEO, World Learning
Host: Amb. Linda Jewell, Vice President, International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP)
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Farragut Square
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3:45pm – 5:00pm
Second Presentation
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International Voluntary Service: Improving Lives & Increasing Civic Engagement Through Hands-On Voluntary Service
Co-Chairs:
Steven Rosenthal, Executive Director, Cross-Cultural Solutions
Steve Vetter, President & CEO, Partners of the Americas
Host: Chuck Montgomery, Senior Managing Attorney, MidAmerican Energy Company
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Lafayette Park
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3:45pm – 5:00pm
Second presentation
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Global Health: U.S. Citizen Diplomacy – The Recipient’s Perspective
Co-Chairs:
Jeffrey Heck, M.D., Executive Director, Shoulder to Shoulder, Inc.
Yogesh Shah, M.D., Associate Dean for Global Health, Des Moines University
Guest Speaker: Mary Flake Flores, former First Lady, Honduras
Host: The Honorable Daryl Beall, Iowa State Senator
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Independence F/G
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5:00pm
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Dinner on your own
Please see the Concierge in the Lobby for Dinner suggestions and reservations
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7:00pm
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Registration Open for Awards Ceremony
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Independence Foyer
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Wednesday, Nov. 17 (Contd..)
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Evening
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7:30pm
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Inspire! Diplomacy
Celebrating Cultural Engagement + 2010 National Awards for Citizen Diplomacy Honoree
Welcome Reception: Wine Bar
Dessert Reception to follow the Ceremony
Honorees:
Scott Beale, Founder & CEO, Atlas Service Corps
Jenny M. Buccos, Director, Producer and Founder, ProjectExplorer.org
Judith Jamison, world-renowned dancer & choreographer; Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, environmental activist, Founder - The Sundance Institute
James Rolfe, DDS, dentist, Founder, Afghanistan Dental Relief Project, Inc.
Sahar Taman, consultant and former director, Religion and Society Program of the National Peace Foundation
Richard A. Webb, Founder, ProWorld
Visit National Awards Page for more information on each of the honorees
Performances:
Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, Multi-generational Dance Company
Salman Ahmad & Junoon; Salman Ahmad - UN Goodwill Ambassador, Composer, Lead Guitarist, Founder of Junoon, South Asia's biggest rock band
Masters of Ceremony:
Ted Townsend, President, Townsend Vision, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, USCCD
Laurie Heintz, President and Owner, Protective Barriers, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, USCCD
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Independence Ballroom
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Thursday, Nov. 18
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Morning
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7:30am – 3:00pm
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Summit Registration Continues
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Independence Level
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7:45am – 8:15am
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Continental Breakfast
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8:15am – 9:30am
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"International Corporate Social Responsibility – The Role for U.S. Business in The Next Decade"
Introductory Remarks & Moderator:
Kathryn Brown, Senior Vice President, Public Policy Development and Corporate Responsibility, Verizon; Board Member, USCCD and Summit Corporate Founding Sponsor
Keynote:
Ingrid Saunders Jones, Senior VP, Global Community Connections, The Coca-Cola Company; Chairperson, The Coca-Cola Foundation
Remarks:
Nancy Smith-Nissley, Senior Coordinator, Economic Policy & Public Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State
Dr. Timothy Fort, Executive Director, Institute for Corporate Responsibility, The Lindner-Gambal Professor of Business Ethics, George Washington University
Stanley S. Litow, Vice President, Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs, IBM; President, IBM International Foundation
Deirdre White, President & CEO, CDC Development Solutions
Nancy Dorn, Vice President, Corporate Government Relations, General Electric
*This plenary is in cooperation with the Secretary of State's Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) program
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Independence Ballroom
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9:30am
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Special Announcement by NFL Players Association and USCCD
Ann Olsen Schodde, President & CEO
George Atallah, Assistant Executive Director of External Affairs, NFL Players Association
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Independence Ballroom
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9:35am
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Break
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Independence Foyer
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9:45am – 11:00am
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Travel & Tourism
Co-Chairs:
Amr Badr, Managing Director, Egypt & Middle East, Abercrombie & Kent
Deirdre White, President & CEO, CDC Development Solutions
Guest Speaker:
Matthew Upchurch, Founder, Virtuoso Network; Board Member, World Travel and Tourism Council
Host: Ted Townsend, President, Townsend Vision; Executive Committee, Board of Directors, USCCD
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Independence B/C
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Thursday, Nov. 18 (Contd..)
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9:45am – 11:00am
Presentation repeated at 11:15am
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The Role of U.S. Citizen Diplomacy in Developing Partnerships with Predominantly Muslim Nations
Co-Chairs:
Randa Hudome, President, Fahmy Hudome International
Stephen Grand, Director, U.S. Relations with the Islamic World, Brookings Institution
Panel:
Aakif Ahmad, Vice President & Co-Founder, Convergence; Leadership Team, U.S-Muslim Engagement Initiative
Mark Biedlingmaier, Political-Economic Reporting Officer, Regional Command North, Camp Marmal, Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
Reverend Joel Hunter, Senior Pastor, Northland Church
Host: David Hamod, President & CEO, National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce
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Independence F/G
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9:45am - 11:00 am
Presentation repeated at 3:45pm
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Community-based Organizations: Networks and new initiatives for practicing citizen diplomacy at the community level
Co-Chairs:
Patrick Madden, President & CEO, Sister Cities International
Sherry Mueller, PhD, President, National Council for International Visitors
Host: Steve Vetter, President & CEO, Partners of the Americas
** Presentation repeated at 3:45pm
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Lafayette Park
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9:45am – 11:00am
Presentation repeated at 11:15am
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Business: Leveraging Business Skills and Best Practices to Promote Global Engagement
Co-Chairs:
Keith Reinhard, President, Business for Diplomatic Action
Peter Tichansky, President & CEO, Business Council for International Understanding
Guest Speakers:
Jamie McAuliffe, PResident, Education for Employment Foundation
Stanley S. Litow, Vice President, Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs, IBM; President, IBM International Foundation
Host: Mark Poole, Chief Marketing Officer, Marsh
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Independence D/E
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9:45am – 11:00am
Presentation repeated at 11:15am
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K-12 Education: Fostering Globally and Culturally Competent Citizens through K-12 Global Education
Co-Chairs:
Edwin Gragert, Executive Director, iEARN-USA
John Hishmeh, Executive Director, Council on Standards for International Educational Travel
Renee Shull, Director of Education, USCCD
Host: Laurie Heintz, President and Owner, Protective Barriers; Executive Committee, Board of Directors, USCCD
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Farragut Square
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9:45am - 12:15pm
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The Role of the States in Global Citizen Diplomacy
First Panel - Networking Institutions
Moderator: The Honorable Barbara Lawton, Lieutenant Governor, State of Wisconsin
Panel:
Fred Carter, President of Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina
Pam Breaux, Secretary of Tourism, State of Louisiana
Franz Kolb, Regional Director for International Trade and Diplomacy, State of Utah
Stephen Kolison, Associate VP for Academic, Faculty, and Global Programs, University of Wisconsin System
Laura Pedrick, Special Assistant to the Provost, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Second Panel - State Partnership Program
Panel:
General Craig McKinley, Chief of the National Guard Bureau
Doug Wilson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs
Reta Jo Lewis, Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of State
Senator Richard T. Moore, Massachusetts State Senator; President, National Conference of State Legislatures
Jennifer Leigh Brush , Director of the Office of South Central European Affairs , U.S. Department of State
Paul Trivelli, Civilian Deputy and POLAD to Commander US Southern Command; former ambassador to Nicaragua
David Quam, Director of the Office of Federal Relations, National Governors Association
Debbie Sharnak, University of Wisconsin Graduate Student, Lt. Governor's Office, State of Wisconsin
Host: Geoffrey Gamble, Director, International Government Affairs, DuPont Company
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Independence H/I
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11:00am - 11:15am
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Break
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Independence Foyer
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11:15am – 12:30pm
Second Presentation
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Business: Leveraging Business Skills and Best Practices to Promote Global Engagement
Co-Chairs:
Keith Reinhard, President, Business for Diplomatic Action
Peter Tichansky, President & CEO, Business Council for International Understanding
Guest Speakers:
Jamie McAuliffe, PResident, Education for Employment Foundation
Stanley S. Litow, Vice President, Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs, IBM; President, IBM International Foundation
Host: Mark Poole, Chief Marketing Officer, Marsh
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Independence F/G
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11:15am – 12:30pm
Second Presentation
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K-12 Education: Fostering Globally and Culturally Competent Citizens through K-12 Global Education
Co-Chairs:
Edwin Gragert, Executive Director, iEARN-USA
John Hishmeh, Executive Director, Council on Standards for International Educational Travel
Renee Shull, Director of Education, USCCD
Host: Laurie Heintz, President and Owner, Protective Barriers
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Independence B/C
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11:15am – 12:15pm
Second Presentation
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The Role of U.S. Citizen Diplomacy in Developing Partnerships with Predominantly Muslim Nations
Co-Chairs:
Randa Hudome, President, Fahmy Hudome International
Stephen Grand, Director, U.S. Relations with the Islamic World, Brookings Institution
Panel:
Aakif Ahmad, Vice President & Co-Founder, Convergence; Leadership Team, U.S-Muslim Engagement Initiative
Mark Biedlingmaier, Political-Economic Reporting Officer, Regional Command North, Camp Marmal, Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
Reverend Joel Hunter, Senior Pastor, Northland Church
Host: David Hamod, President & CEO, National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce
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Independence D/E
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Thursday, Nov. 18 (Contd..)
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Afternoon
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12:30pm – 2:00pm
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International Plenary Luncheon
“U.S. Citizen Diplomacy - An International Perspective”
Special thanks to Martin Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, and the British Council who organized this presentation.
Introductory Remarks:
Amr Badr, Managing Director, Egypt & Middle East, Abercrombie & Kent; Advisory Council, USCCD
Panel:
Christoph Bartmann, Regional Director North America, The Goethe Institut, Germany
Dr. Ali Fuat Bilkan, President, Yunus Emre Foundation – Turkey
Delphine Borione, General Director, French Ministry of European & Foreign Affairs, France
Dr. Xu Lin, Counsellor of the State Council of P. R. China, Director General of HANBAN, Chief Executive of Confucius Institute Headquarters – P.R. China
Atsuko Nishimura, Administrative Vice President, Japan Foundation, Japan
Pawel Potoroczyn, Director of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, Poland
Moderator:
Martin Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, British Council
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Independence Ballroom
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2:15pm – 3:30pm
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Faith-based Organizations - Citizen Diplomacy Programs in Action
Moderator:
Fatina Salaheddine, CEO, Al-Sahafa Newspaper
Panel:
Rebecca Cataldi, Program Manager, International Center for Religion & Dialogue
Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy, Special Projects, Church Relations, Bread for the World
Stephen Donahoe, Former Volunteer, World Service Corps
Maha ElGenaidi, Founder and President & CEO, Islamic Networks Group
Dee Froeber, President & CEO, Global Institute for Religious & Cultural Diplomacy
Aura Kanegis, Washington Office Director, American Friends Service Committee
Zeenat Rahman, Director of Policy, Interfaith Youth Corps.
Rachel Weinstein, Program Offficer for Service, American Jewish World Service (AJWS)
Host: George Jones, Attorney at Law, USCCD Board Member
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Franklin Square
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2:15pm – 3:30pm
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U.S Department of State - Public Diplomacy in the 21st Century
Co-Chairs:
Ann Stock, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational & Cultural Affairs
Dawn McCall, Coordinator of the Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP), Office of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
Guest Speakers:
Dana Shell Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Media, Bureau of Public Affairs
Betsy Whitaker, Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for the Under Secretary of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
Host: The Honorable Harris Wofford, Former U.S. Senator and an architect of the U.S. Peace Corps
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Independence H/I
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2:15pm – 3:30pm
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"dot.com – dot.gov – dot.org: Building Effective Partnerships for Global Development"
Moderator: Deirdre White, President & CEO, CDC Development Solutions
Panel:
C.D. Glin, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, US Peace Corps
Lorraine Hariton, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, U.S. Department of State
John Heller, Senior Director for Partnerships, Synergos
Afzaal Malik, Director of Stakeholder Relations, The Coca‐Cola Company
Sheldon Krantz, Partner, DLA Piper; Director, New Perimeter
Caroline Roan, Vice President, Corporate Philanthropy, Pfizer, Inc; President, Pfizer Foundation
Host: Dr. Michael Hopkins, Ph.D., CEO, MHC International Ltd; Professor, University of Geneva
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Independence D/E
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2:15pm – 3:30pm
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The Gallup World Poll
Through its initiative known as the Gallup World Poll, Gallup has studied the behavioral economics of good jobs, wellbeing, leadership, migration patterns, and brain gain that lead to quality GDP growth. Gallup World Poll is an ongoing global study conducted in more than 150 countries, representing 98% of the world's adult population. Mr. Clifton will share key insights from the Gallup World Poll that are critical to global leaders.
Speaker:
Jon Clifton, Deputy Director, The Gallup World Poll, Gallup
Host: Edie Fraser, Senior Consultant, Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson
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Independence B/C
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2:30pm – 3:30pm
Presentation repeated at 3:45pm
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Citizen Diplomacy Organizations Throughout the World: Opportunities for Cooperation
Chair:
Sharon Memis, Director, North America, British Council
Guest Speakers:
Christoph Bartmann, Regional Director North America, The Goethe Institut, Germany
Dr. Ali Fuat Bilkan, President, Yunus Emre Foundation, Turkey
Delphine Borione, General Director, French Ministry of European & Foreign Affairs, France
Martin Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, British Council, United Kingdom
Naomi Leight, Assistant Director, Research & Publications, University of Southern California Center on Public Diplomacy
Dr. Xu Lin, Counsellor of the State Council of P. R. China, Director General of HANBAN, Chief Executive of Confucius Institute Headquarters – P.R. China
Atsuko Nishimura, Administrative Vice President, Japan Foundation, Japan
Pawel Potoroczyn, Director of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, Poland
Host: Ambassador Mark Johnson (ret.), Vice Chair, Board of Directors, USCCD
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Independence F/G
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3:30pm - 3:45pm
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Break
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Independence Foyer
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3:45pm – 5:00pm
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Faith-based Organizations - Open Discussion on Addressing Important Issues and the Ten-Year Initiative
Moderator:
Dee Froeber, President & CEO, Global Institute for Religious & Cultural Diplomacy
*The discussion of issues highlighted in Session 1 wil continue. In addition, three 10-year goals for increasing the number of faith-based organizations involved in citizen diplomacy. Attendees will learn how they can become involved in accomplishing these goals.
Host: George Jones, Attorney at Law, USCCD Board Member
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Franklin Square
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3:45pm – 5:00pm
Second Presentation
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Community-based Organizations: Networks and new initiatives for practicing citizen diplomacy at the community level
Co-Chairs:
Patrick Madden, President & CEO, Sister Cities International
Sherry Mueller, PhD, President, National Council for International Visitors
Host: Steve Vetter, President & CEO, Partners of the Americas
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Independence D/E
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Thursday, Nov. 18 (Contd..)
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3:45pm – 4:45pm
Second Presentation
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Citizen Diplomacy Organizations Throughout the World: Opportunities for Cooperation
Chair:
Sharon Memis, Director, North America, British Council
Guest Speakers:
Christoph Bartmann, Regional Director North America, The Goethe Institut, Germany
Dr. Ali Fuat Bilkan, President, Yunus Emre Foundation, Turkey
Delphine Borione, General Director, French Ministry of European & Foreign Affairs, France
Martin Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, British Council, United Kingdom
Naomi Leight, Assistant Director, Research & Publications, University of Southern California Center on Public Diplomacy
Dr. Xu Lin, Chief Executive, Confucius Institute, Peoples Republic of China
Atsuko Nishimura, Administrative Vice President, Japan Foundation, Japan
Pawel Potoroczyn, Director of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, Poland
Host: Amb. Mark Johnson, Vice Chair, Board of Directors, USCCD
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Independence D/E
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Evening
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Evening on your own
Please see concierge for dinner suggestions and reservations
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Friday, Nov. 19
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7:00am
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Breakfast on your own
Please see registration desk for lists of D.C. restaurants in the area
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7:30am - 8:30 am
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Boarding Buses from Hotel for U.S. Department of State, Dean Acheson Auditorium
(2201, C St. NW, Washington, DC 20520 - View on Map)
Participants should enter through 23rd Street Entrance of the State Department
Shuttle buses will depart beginning at 7:45am. The last bus will depart at 8:30am sharp.
Note: Morning traffic is heavy and it is essential that we arrive in time to go through State Department security. Buses will leave from the 10th Street entrance of the hotel on the Lobby Level. Buses will return from the State Department to the Hotel at the conclusion of the session.
Due to security, DO NOT bring any suitcases or bags with you to the State Department. Check your bags with the Grand Hyatt Bell Desk before you board the buses.
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Dean Acheson Auditorium, U.S. Dept. of State
2201, C St. NW, Washington, DC 20520
(View on Map)
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9:30am – 11:30am
(Dean Acheson Auditorium, State Dept.)
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"The Future of U.S. Citizen Diplomacy: A Ten-Year Campaign to Double the Number of Citizen Diplomats by 2020"
Host:
U.S. Department of State, Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
Opening Welcome by Dr. David Roe, Chair, Board of Directors, USCCD, & Summit Co-Chair
Greetings: The Honorable Hillary R. Clinton, Secretary of State (TBC)
"The 2020 Global Citizen Initiative: Summary Leadership Report on Measurable Program Outcomes and Recommendations for Policy Change and Action"
Introduction: Ann Olsen Schodde, President & CEO
Summary Report: Citizen Diplomacy Agenda 2010-2020
Amb. Mark Johnson (ret.), Vice Chair, Board of Directors, USCCD; Founder, World Affairs Council of Montana
Amb. John Menzies (ret.), Dean, Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University; Honorary Chair, founding Board Member, USCCD
Response from Task Force & Roundtable Representatives
Special Announcements:
Dr. David Roe, Chair, Board of Directors, USCCD, & Summit Co-Chair
Ann Olsen Schodde, President & CEO, USCCD
Remarks from International Panel, Martin Davidson, CEO, British Council & George Atallah, Assistant Executive Director of External Affairs, NFL Players Association
Closing Remarks:
Introduction by Ann Olsen Schodde, President & CEO, USCCD
Judith McHale, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy & Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State & Summit Co-Chair
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