Foreign Service Institute

Secretary Blinken visited?the?Foreign Service Institute?(FSI)?in Arlington, VA,?to learn about training that foreign affairs professionals receive before leaving for their assignments. FSI Chief of Staff Laura Miller introduced the Secretary to some of the flagship training?facilities and?activities that?are utilized to prepare?students for their duties, whether domestic or?overseas. It was an honor?to?showcase?our campus and training facilities?for Secretary Blinken! ? Check out the full video on the Department of State YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eTJrRgAT

Did you know that there are more than 300 sign languages in the world? On the International Day of Sign Languages, we honor visual forms of communication and recognize all who are making the world more accessible through learning and using sign languages. FSI is committed to advocating for the deaf community’s rights to inclusion and access. Learn more about International Day of Sign Languages here: https://lnkd.in/eFYFdPHi

Meet the faces behind American diplomacy! From diverse backgrounds and unique journeys, these Foreign Service Officers are making a global impact. Read their inspiring stories in Part 2 of "Faces of the Foreign Service":?https://lnkd.in/eXbpDpYS

To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, we proudly spotlight Foreign Service Officer (FSO), Pilar Quigua. Representing the United States in both Latin America and Asia, Pilar’s impactful career as an FSO highlights how diverse backgrounds and perspectives are an asset to diplomacy. Pilar points to her #multicultural heritage, her years pursuing #studyabroad, and her academic concentration in #internationaldevelopment and #socialwork as instrumental to broadening her perspective and preparing her for a #globalcareer in diplomacy. As an FSO, Pilar worked in Guadalajara, Ho Chi Minh City, Taipei, Beijing, and Washington, D.C. She pursued her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Development at McGill University and a Master of Science in Social Work at the Columbia University School of Social Work. “The Foreign Service opened the world to me. With my heritage, I assumed I would spend most of my career in U.S. embassies in Latin America. However, thanks to the Department investing in me and teaching me both Vietnamese and Mandarin Chinese, I have learned two new languages, discovered a new region, and represented the United States in Vietnam, Taiwan, and mainland China. If you love the idea of learning new languages and living around the world, this career will change your life.” Interested in the stories of other current U.S. diplomats of Hispanic heritage? Check out their stories and learn about the variety of career tracks at the Department: https://doscareers.com/HHM From #engineering to #IT, #medicine to #socialwork, and #business to #liberalarts, the U.S. Department of State has an opportunity for you in the United States in the Civil Service and overseas in the Foreign Service. #HispanicHeritageMonth #latinos #latinx #diversity #StateDepartment #diplomacy #USDepartmentofState #DOScareers #ForeignService #CivilService #bilingual #polyglot #studyabroad #globalcareers #firstgen #secondgen

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize a few or our colleagues who broke barriers and made a difference in U.S. diplomacy. Meet a few of them. ? Mari Luci Jaramillo was born in New Mexico to a mother of Hispanic descent while her father was an immigrant from Mexico. Before joining the State Department in 1977 as the first Latina to serve as Ambassador, she was a teacher and advocate for education reform and civil rights.? ? When Lino Gutiérrez joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 1977, he was the only Latino in his class. During his 30 years in the U.S. Foreign Service, Gutiérrez served in the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, and Washington, D.C., including ambassadorships to Nicaragua and Argentina. ? Liliana Ayalde started her international career in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 1982 and during her nearly 40-year-career she held senior positions at State and USAID with? assignments in Guatemala, Nicaragua and Bolivia with USAID and ambassadorships to Paraguay and Brazil.? ? Luis Arreaga was born and raised in Guatemala before immigrating to the United States. Decades later he became Ambassador to Guatemala. Before his nomination as Ambassador to Iceland, he led the Department’s efforts to recruit and hire what was at that time the largest increase in Foreign Service personnel in Department history.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Cassandra C. Lewis to FSI as our new Provost! Her track record and involvement in government, academia, industry, and the non-profit sector reflect her commitment to leader development, educational innovation, and building an inclusive and resilient workforce.?Dr. Lewis brings unique skills and perspectives that make her a transformative leader, and we are thrilled to have her join the team!??

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, the ability to adapt to emerging technologies is a necessity. Learn how FSI educates employees through an internal IT podcast?in this month’s issue?of State Magazine:?https://lnkd.in/eskFpxKw

On this day in 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote. On Women's Equality Day, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women throughout history who have fought for and continue to fight for gender equality. Read more about #WomensEqualityDay and the U.S. Department of State's commitment to promoting gender equality through policy:?https://lnkd.in/ehsyPrkP

College students and recent grads--want to learn more about the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program Fellowships? Join Diplomat in Residence for Texas, Daniel Stewart, on August 29 at 6PM ET as he leads our second in the series of fellowship panel discussions, this time featuring Historically Black College and University (HBCU) graduates who have participated in these prestigious programs! Hear from HBCU alumni fellows about their fellowship program and Foreign Service career experiences, and how to stand out in the application process. HBCU students and alumni interested in Foreign Service careers, and HBCU faculty and staff interested in advising their students, are encouraged to attend. Members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the State Department, women, and those with financial need are encouraged to apply for these fellowship opportunities. This is your chance to learn what it takes to become a Foreign Service Officer and work abroad to shape diplomacy across the world! Register today: https://lnkd.in/ed2wBSKR #doscareers #careersatstate #hbcu #foreignserviceofficer #jobsabroad

Interested in joining the Foreign Service? The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program is a program funded by the U.S. Department of State, that?attracts and prepares outstanding young people for Foreign Service careers and?provides?them with?a unique opportunity to promote positive change in the world. Based on the fundamental principle that diversity is a strength in our diplomatic efforts, the program values varied backgrounds, including ethnic, racial, social,?economic,?and geographic diversity.? ? The deadline to apply for the 2025 cycle is September 26, 2024. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply on the Pickering Fellowship website!