As a former career diplomat with the US Department of State and the United States Information Agency (USIA), Ms. MacCurdy led award-winning international communications campaigns; developed and oversaw innovative policies, programs and budgets; built coalitions and enhanced America’s “brand” image. She served in a variety of public affairs and policy positions at US Embassies (London, Moscow, Peru, and the Caribbean), at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and most recently at the State Department’s Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs. Throughout her career, whether the priority issue at play involved sustainable development, democratic transitions, counter-narcotics, natural disaster recovery or free trade, Ms. MacCurdy has been at the forefront of developing public diplomacy answers to major challenges confronting our nation. She has now chosen to dedicate the next 15-20 years to promoting solutions that bolster sustainable economic prosperity and improve our natural environment.
