CPD Welcomes David Huebner to the Board

On December 2, Mel Levine, Chair of the CPD Advisory Board announced the appointment of David Huebner to the board.

David served as the U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa from 2009 to 2014. Under his leadership, his two Embassies became test beds of 21st Century diplomacy focused on digital media, student and future leader engagement, and whole-of-society outreach. He is the first openly LGBT person ever confirmed by the U.S. Senate to lead a diplomatic Mission.

Before being nominated by President Obama, Ambassador Huebner worked extensively in the Asia Pacific region, including as chairman and CEO of a large international law firm, founding chief representative of a law firm in Shanghai, and special policy assistant to a member of the lower house of Japan’s Diet. Ambassador Huebner is now a partner in the international arbitration, public international law, and national security practices of the law firm Arnold & Porter LLP, based in Los Angeles.  

"It is an honor and a pleasure to join the CPD Advisory Board," said Ambassador Huebner. "I visited CPD several times while Ambassador and am impressed with the Center’s vision and work.  I look forward to being part of the effort."

The CPD Advisory Board, comprised of prominent figures in fields related to public diplomacy, is responsible for guiding and supporting the development of the Center as an international resource. To view a full list of CPD Advisory Board members, click here.

Ambassador Huebner's full bio, is available here.