Women's Foreign Policy Group

Please join the Women's Foreign Policy Group virtually on Tuesday, October 29th at 3:30 PM to hear from a panel of accomplished career professionals from the Public Affairs and Communication field. Our speakers include: Gloria Story Dittus, WFPG Board Member, founder of Story Partners, and trusted counselor who provides strategic communications, corporate positioning, and messaging advice to members of Congress, Cabinet Secretaries, and business leaders. Gebe Martinez, WFPG Board Member, founder of GM Networking, and political and policy analyst, strategic communications advisor, and former political journalist in Washington, D.C. Susan Ann Davis, WFPG Leadership Council Member, founder of Susan Davis International (SDI), and award-winning global strategic communications expert. Spots are limited, so register today! #WFPG #internationalaffairs #communications #publicaffairs #mentorship

We are thrilled to welcome Camilla Vogt, National Security Advisor to U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, as our featured speaker for the October installment of our monthly Mentor Minutes. We invite you to join us on Thursday, October 24th at 3:30 PM ET to hear Camilla's extensive professional insights from her time on the Hill and in social entrepreneurship, in the U.S. and overseas. Attendance is limited to 50 participants, so be sure to register today to reserve your spot! #mentoring #wfpg #foreignpolicy #foreignpolicycareers

WFPG's Spring 2025 Internship applications are officially open! WFPG offers three internship opportunities in programming, communication, and operations. Applicants are welcome to apply for one or more internships. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until Friday, November 1st at 11:59 PM ET, or until we reach 100 applicants. Early applications are strongly encouraged. All internships are fully in-person in Washington, D.C. To learn more and apply, click the link in our bio or visit wfpg.org/internships. #springintern #internship #internindc #foreignpolicyinternship

Please join the Women’s Foreign Policy Group, the Leadership Council for Women in National Security (LCWINS), and DACOR and DACOR Bacon House Foundation?for the October installation of WFPG’s Author Talk series, showcasing books about diverse foreign affairs subjects written by women. On Monday, October 21st, from 5:00-7:00 PM, Sherri Goodman, Secretary General of the International Military Council on Climate & Security and Senior Fellow at The Wilson Center,?will discuss her new book, "Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security." This event will be moderated by Meaghan Parker, Executive Director of the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing. "Threat Multiplier" takes us onto the battlefield and inside the Pentagon to show how the US military is confronting one of the biggest security risks in global history: climate change. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot. #wfpg #foreignpolicy #threatmultiplier #climate #military #globalsecurity

The Women's Foreign Policy Group and Women Forward International (WFI) gathered at the Sundaram Tagore Gallery in New York City during United Nations General Assembly week for an inspiring event on women's economic empowerment and the U.S.-India relationship. In addition to a fascinating panel discussion, attendees had the opportunity to purchase hand-woven ZariZar shawls, with proceeds directly supporting women in rural Indian communities. We are deeply grateful to our speakers, Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues; Annie Potts, award-winning actress and ZariZar Global Fashion Ambassador; and our moderator Dr. Vishakha N. Desai, President Emerita, Asia Society and Past Chair, Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University, for their profound insights and contributions. We were proud to co-organize this event to celebrate and highlight the role of women in strengthening global economic relationships. #wfpg #womenomics #usindiarelations #unga

WFPG had the honor of partnering with our valued Corporate Council member, General Motors, to organize a fireside chat with Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud (Reema Bandar A.), Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States, on the importance of elevating women's leadership in both the public and private sectors. Moderated by Ambassador Capricia Penavic Marshall, WFPG Board member, this insightful discussion kicked off the GM Women's Policy Retreat in Washington, DC. #wfpg #womensleadership

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to the Women’s Foreign Policy Group’s Fall 2024 intern cohort! Meet Lili, Diana, Ellen, Emily, Neya, and Brigid: our dynamic team who will be supporting WFPG throughout the Fall. We’re excited to have them on board and can’t wait for you to get to know them better. Visit our website to read all about their backgrounds, experiences, and interests! #wfpg #dcinternship #womeninforeignpolicy

The Women's Foreign Policy Group is excited to announce our 2024 Celebrating Women Leaders Annual Benefit Luncheon, this year hosted by the Embassy of Italy in the US on Friday, November 15th, from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM ET. The theme of this year's benefit is AI, security, and innovation. We are honored to be celebrating the accomplishments of two awardees: Irene Fellin, NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security; and Amna Nawaz, Co-Anchor of PBS News Hour. We are delighted to welcome Jennifer Ewbank, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency for Digital Innovation, 2019-2024, who will deliver a keynote addressing the rise of AI and its impact on security. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Ambassador of Italy Mariangela Zappia for your valued support of WFPG! We encourage you to register soon, as last year's event sold out early. Purchase your tickets at the link in our bio to secure your spot at this highly anticipated annual event! If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at [email protected]. #wfpg #womenleaders #internationalaffairs #aiandsecurity

The Women’s Foreign Policy Group is thrilled to welcome The Cohen Group as our newest Corporate Council member! Our organization thrives thanks to the support and engagement of our Corporate Council, and we are excited to partner with The Cohen Group to advance women’s involvement and leadership in foreign policy. We extend our sincere gratitude for their support and look forward to an impactful collaboration. Megan Ortiz #wfpg #corporatecouncil

Please join us virtually on Thursday, September 19th at 3:30 pm to meet accomplished professionals in international affairs specializing in the Middle East & North Africa region. Our discussion will feature both Anne W. Patterson, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, and former United States Ambassador to Egypt and Pakistan, and Barbara Slavin, a distinguished fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington and lecturer in international affairs at George Washington University. Register today to secure your spot! #wfpg #foreignpolicy #foreignservice #middleeast #northafrica