EFM raises awareness for Colombian police families
By Kate Bartlett
Often working in dangerous areas of the country, the Colombian National Police are at the forefront of the strategy to reduce cocaine production in Colombia, a major priority for Embassy Bogota. They...
Embassy La Paz showcases artists with disabilities
By Kimberly Austin
The Pol/Econ section at U.S. Embassy La Paz regularly conducts meetings with local contacts, which creates the need for a space that reflects positively on American values. In a country with an...
State CIO leads women’s technology roundtable in Nairobi
By Selam Emiru
Last December, the Department’s acting CIO Karen Mummaw along with members of Embassy Nairobi’s Information Resource Management (IRM) team visited iHub, an entrepreneurship and innovation center. The team participated in a roundtable...
Female leadership team empowers Mission Haiti
By Jessica Slattery
A sea anchor stabilizes boats in heavy weather, preventing the vessel from turning broadside and being overwhelmed by waves. In the past year, Mission Haiti has relied on its own metaphorical sea...
EducationUSA hits high note in Algeria
By Suemayah Abu-Douleh
Embassy Algiers recently collaborated with the Algerian Ministry of Culture and the Algerian Higher School of Music (INSM) to present a concert tour by the Morehouse College Glee Club (MCGC). Due to...
Embassy Kathmandu develops innovative outreach efforts
By Andre Jennings
Establishing a diversified workforce is a necessary goal for any organization that recognizes and values the advantages of expanding its organizational culture. The U.S. Embassy in Nepal has embraced the Department’s strategic...
EW@S host first female federal chief information officer
By Nayab Khan
Women play an integral role in the Department’s workforce, and it is important to recognize their varied contributions. On March 19, Executive Women at State (EW@S) celebrated Women’s History Month by welcoming...
Beijing Women’s Leadership Group hosts dual careers forum
By Katya Ilieva-Stone
Managing dual careers in the Foreign Service—whether as a tandem couple or as a couple where only one party is a U.S. direct-hire employee—can be challenging. In China, with the lack of...
Department program provides opportunities to Korean youths
By Lynette Evans-Tiernan
International internships are on the rise. Foreign governments are interested in equipping their youth with enhanced English language proficiency, on-the-job training and an understanding of the U.S. marketplace. The Department’s Work, English...
Secretary Pompeo meets with Leadership Fellows
By Yaropolk Kulchyckyj, Kim Tuminaro and Robert Hankinson
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo met with the newly selected 2019 White House Leadership Development Program (WHLDP) Fellows during their visit to the Department, Dec. 20. The...