The Olympic Games & Sport Diplomacy with Rook Campbell

“Jump in. Check your assumptions constantly and don’t be afraid to break the mold.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Olympics_with_Rook.m4a   Dr. ROOK CAMPBELL is an adjunct professor of political science, communication, and diplomacy at the University of Southern California. Rook serves as Director of Research for Fields of Green, a partnership between USC Sports Business Institute and USA TODAY Sports. They are the…

Applying PhD to Policy with Rachel Gillum

“It’s complicated. Gender and race interact in different in different ways, in different contexts. Being a person of color in the foreign policy space… it can contribute to feeling imposter syndrome… its always a balance because you don’t want those thoughts to overwhelm you and shape the way you see everything.”   http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Rachel_Gillum_2.m4a     DR….

International Archives and Information Management with Catherine Gerth

“Don’t be afraid to send out an anonymous email… most women like to receive emails from other young people… and are willing to assist and help.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Catherine_Gerth.m4a Subscribe to the #WomeninDiplomacy Podcast Currently Head of Archives and Information Management at NATO HQ Brussels where she is responsible for both ensuring that the Headquarters information exchange…

Public Diplomacy at NATO with Carmen Romero

“If you are convinced that a job is right for you, please do everything you can to be in a position to do it right.”   http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Carmen_Romero.m4a Subscribe to the #WomeninDiplomacy Podcast CARMEN ROMERO was appointed NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy in October 2016.  She joined NATO in May 2004 as Deputy…

TechWomen with Arezoo Riahi

This episode is part of our Women in Tech series in partnership with Women in Foreign Policy. Share the written transcript version of this interview here. “Don’t doubt yourself; you have to be your own champion.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Arezoo_Riahi_2.m4a   With 10 years of experience, AREZOO RIAHI has built her career leading global initiatives that encourage mutual understanding and leadership…

Oana Lungescu on being NATO Spokesperson

“This is a moment in history when we face the biggest security challenges in a generation… don’t be afraid to ask questions.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Oana_Lungescu.m4a   OANA LUNGESCU is the principal NATO Spokesperson, coordinating NATO’s 24/7 media operations, providing strategic advice to the NATO Secretary General on speeches and publications, and directing the media aspects of all major NATO…

Public Diplomacy with Katherine Brown

“Reach out, and be brave about it, don’t let everything come to you.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Public_Diplomacy_with_Katherine_Brown_new_cut.m4a KATHERINE BROWN is a foremost expert on Public Diplomacy who has a well-earned grasp on practice vs. theory while providing excellent advice on how to build a career in diplomacy and strategic communications. I learned of her legend when I moved to Washington, DC and…

Development & Diplomacy in the Middle East with Lydia Nandakumaran

“A degree doesn’t necessarily give you a destiny. A degree is a platform that you need to use to walk in your own path.”   LYDIA NANDAKUMARAN is a dynamic public diplomat who has excelled in the field of development, whether its working in philanthropy, international aid, or building her own organization from the ground…