Ambassador Shefali Razdan Duggal Joins CPD Advisory Board

The USC Center on Public Diplomacy is pleased to welcome Shefali Razdan Duggal to its Advisory Board. Razdan Duggal served as the 72nd U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands from 2022 to 2025.

"Throughout my diplomatic service, I have seen firsthand that the most enduring international relationships are built on trust, mutual understanding and respect," said Razdan Duggal. "Public diplomacy plays a vital role in strengthening these relationships and advancing our national security. I have long admired the exceptional leadership of the USC Center on Public Diplomacy and the thoughtful, meaningful work of its distinguished Advisory Board. I am genuinely honored to join this wonderful group of individuals and grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the Center’s important work."

During her tenure as Ambassador, Razdan Duggal worked to strengthen the longstanding relationship between the United States and the Netherlands, advancing bilateral cooperation and promoting shared democratic values. She emphasized inclusive leadership, cultural understanding, and people-to-people connections as central to effective diplomacy.

Prior to her ambassadorship, Razdan Duggal was active in political advocacy and public service. She also served on the San Francisco Committee of Human Rights Watch and the National Advisory Board of Inside Washington at Miami University of Ohio.

Razdan Duggal is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Council of American Ambassadors, Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Pacific Council on International Policy, and Meridian International Center, among other organizations. She also serves on the Board of the Netherland-America Foundation.

“Ambassador Razdan Duggal brings a wealth of diplomatic experience and a proven commitment to fostering international understanding,” said CPD Advisory Board Chair Barry A. Sanders. “Her leadership in strengthening transatlantic relations and advancing diplomacy will be invaluable to CPD as we continue to expand our global reach and impact.”

Her full bio can be found here.

About the CPD Advisory Board

The USC Center on Public Diplomacy’s Advisory Board comprises prominent figures in various fields related to public diplomacy who are invited to serve for a period of three years. The CPD Advisory Board provides support and strategic guidance to CPD staff regarding the development of the Center as an international resource. For a full list of board members, please click here.