Diplomacy in Crisis: A Conversation with Ambassador Anne Patterson (Washington, DC)
Location
GW School of Business
Duques Hall 151
2201 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
Event Description
Join the the Delta Phi Epsilon Professional Foreign Service Sorority and Elliott School Alumni Programs for an engaging discussion of “Diplomacy in Crisis."
Ambassador Anne Patterson is the former Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs (2013-2017) and Ambassador to Egypt (2011-2013), Pakistan (2007-2010), Colombia (2000-2003), and El Salvador (1997-2000). She recently retired with the rank of Career Ambassador after more than four decades in the Foreign Service. Amb. Patterson also served as Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, as well as Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, among other important assignments. In July 2017, Amb. Patterson was appointed to the National Defense Strategy Commission, charged by Congress with conducting a bipartisan and independent review of the country's national security needs.
This event is off-the-record and open to GW students, faculty, staff and alumni. Light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Online registration for this event is now closed. However, you may still attend and register at the door. We hope to see you there!