2017 International Woman of Courage, Yemen Fadia Thabet is a conflict analysis and peacebuilding practitioner focused on conflict transformation initiatives design and training. Fadia worked on countering violent extremism programs (CVE) in the MENA region focusing on al Qaeda and ISIS movements and gender-based violence prevention. Right now, she […]
(Dr. JNY) Assistant Professor of Political Science, Coordinator, Global Studies Concentration, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Dr. JNY’s expertise is in the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and democratic theory. Her research aims to extend the idea
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Distinguished Practitioner in Residence School of International Service (SIS) American University, Washington, D.C. Dr. Sherry Lee Mueller teaches a graduate practicum entitled Cultural Diplomacy and International Exchange at American University, where she is also a member of the SIS Dean’s Council. After serving as president of Global Ties U.S. (formerly
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trudiethompson@aol.com Longtime member Diane Mitchell Henry might be surprised to learn that she is responsible for Trudie Thompson joining AWIU. “I read an article about AWIU in the November 2020 Foreign Service Journal titled “The Ability to Connect,” says Trudie. “That article was by Diane Henry. I went straight to
jasmine.regala@gmail.com Jasmine Regala is the Associate Director of Programs for the Pacific Council on International Policy, where she works to build a more diverse future in international affairs. Jasmine joins AWIU at the invitation of Nancy Annick, due to her passion for being “part of a women-led organization that supports
charlotte.milnerbarry@gmail.com Charlotte Milner-Barry attended the 2023 IWOC Celebration at the invitation of new AWIU member Annette Flanigan, was “incredibly impressed by the energy of AWIU,” and joined forthwith. Charlotte is the co-CEO of Makers Strategies, an all-female political fundraising consultancy she founded three years ago. She is a dual national
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khotaki@gmail.com Khairul (Carol) Hotaki has joined the Los Angeles Chapter of AWIU through sponsor Margaret Huebner. As Director of Private Banking at Ascent Private Capital Management of U.S. Bank, located in Newport Beach, California, Khairul is responsible for developing, managing, and retaining the relationships of ultra-high net-worth clients. She also
annette.flanagin@jamanetwork.org In 2019, at the invitation of long-time AWIU member Onma Lwin DuMont, Annette Flanagin joined the honorary committee for that year’s IWOC Celebration. She subsequently attended several more, and arranged for her employer, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) to become an IWOC sponsor. And now she’s a
Noelle Newton is currently a Board Member and Treasurer of AWIU, as well as leading the Finance, Investment, and Virtual Member Committees. She is also a member of the Governance, Development, IDEA, COIR, IWOC Celebration, Delegation and Membership Committees at AWIU. She is excited about going on her first AWIU
jqwolcott@hotmail.com Justine Wolcott has a lifelong interest in international affairs, especially relating to Latin America. The Pasadena, California resident volunteers at the Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Services (IRIS) in Los Angeles, where (pre-covid) she provided legal assistance to lawful permanent residents and newly arrived individuals to complete applications to become
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