Engaging Foreign Audiences
Students rehearse a play in English during a musical theater camp at the Deutsch-Amerikanische Institut in Tübingen, Germany. Approximately 100 independent binational centers contract with embassies to double as American Spaces. Photo by Sophia...
Special Envoy helps secure first nationwide truce in Yemen
In April 2022, Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking (far right in right photo) helped secure the first nationwide truce in the Yemen conflict in six years. This truce is a major milestone in...
Artists work together to call for climate action in Guangzhou
By Caleb Portnoy
On Nov. 10, 2021, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the United States and the People’s Republic of China agreed to accelerate climate action and cooperation. Throughout history, artists...
U.N. Security Council rotating presidency offers opportunities
The United States used its rotating presidency of the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) in May to shine a spotlight on two priority issues: conflict-driven food insecurity and the use of digital technologies in the...
American military service members build preschool for Timorese children
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jeff Knoll (right) welcomes a Timorese preschooler at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new preschool in Maubara, Timor-Leste, which was constructed by U.S. Navy Seabees and Marines in coordination with...
Young leaders in Eswatini discuss progress at monthly embassy event
Embassy Mbabane hosts a monthly “Donuts & Dialogue” series which provides a safe place to convene young leaders and experts for powerful discussions. In the wake of civil unrest and a polarized media environment,...
Mexico City’s Charities and Activities Committee makes a difference
By Michael Popil
Volunteers of the Charities and Activities Committee (CAC) at Embassy Mexico City know that diplomacy defies time, boundaries, and titles. This volunteer group of U.S. direct hires, locally employed (LE) staff, and...
Building Sustainability
The windows on Embassy Asunción’s north façade are oriented north and south to avoid heat gain from direct sunlight, keeping the building cool in summer and warm in winter. Photo courtesy of Embassy Asunción
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The Office of Marine Conservation
An endangered green sea turtle swimming in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. Photo by Shane Myers
By Tanya Brothen
Affectionately referred to as the “fish office,” the Office of Marine Conservation (OMC) pursues United...
Retirements | July 2022
Civil Service
Bradley, Donna-MarieCoffin, Grazyna A.Crenshaw, Byron F.Dious Jr., Robert A.Earl, P. MarkElahi, Asghar M.Escobar, Mario A.Hawk, David W.Hooper, Don E.Hudson, Lewis C.Kane, Steven W.McCathran, William W.Mokhtare, Ali R.Munoz, SilviaOzdal, Ece F.Peterson, Willia M.Ranly, George...
