Ambassador Speaker Series

In 2018, the Academy began its collaboration with the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut through a program suggested by Hotchkiss alum and Academy member, Ambassador Robert M. Beecroft. Through this partnership, the Academy has since created the Ambassador Speaker Series, which aims to educate students about the importance of diplomacy.

Throughout the year, the Academy works with high schools and universities around the country in an effort to educate students about the diplomacy and the work of U.S. Ambassadors overseas.

Speaker Series

Intern Panel Event on Personal Identity in Diplomacy

Virtual Panel Discussion on "Women in Diplomacy"

On January 17, 2024, at 4pm EST the Academy held a virtual panel discussion on “Women in Diplomacy” as part of our Fall 2023 intern, Jovana Vinčić's intern project.

Virtual Panel Discussion on "Diplomacy in Crisis"

On May 2, 2023 at 4 pm EDT, the Academy held a virtual panel discussion on “Diplomacy in Crisis” as part of our spring 2023 intern, Toby Szustak’s intern project.

Virtual Panel Discussion on "U.S. Public Diplomacy in Central America"

On April 25, 2023 at 4 pm EST, the Academy held a virtual panel discussion on “U.S. Public Diplomacy in Central America” as part of our spring 2023 intern, Bob Greenbaum's intern project.

Virtual Panel Discussion on “Personal Identity in Diplomacy”

On January 17th, 2023 at 4 pm EST, the Academy held a virtual panel discussion on “Personal Identity in Diplomacy,” as part of our fall 2022 intern, Kennedy Carmichael’s intern project.

Virtual Panel Discussion on “Diversity in Diplomacy”

On May 5th, 2022 at 4 pm EDT, the Academy held a virtual panel discussion on “Diversity in Diplomacy,” as part of our spring intern, Donovan Satchell’s intern project.

Ambassadors Panel at American University

On October 28th, the American University International Relations Society and the American Academy of Diplomacy cohosted an online panel event focusing on how IR practitioners and former ambassadors view academia.

Ambassadors Panel at Rice University

On October 23rd, the Academy partnered with Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy for a webinar entitled “A Look Inside a Career in Diplomacy.”

Ambassadors Panel at George Washington University

In coordination with George Washington University’s Alexander Hamilton Society, the Academy organized a co-sponsored an Ambassador panel event that featured Shaun Donnelly, Chas Freeman and Jenonne Walker, moderated by Ronald Neumann.