Nora Abusitta Joins CPD Advisory Board

Previously, she held various positions at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), including Senior Vice President and Director of Engagement. She launched and grew ICANN’s Development and Public Responsibility Department, including ICANN's Online Learning Platform, and developed youth-focused initiatives on internet literacy, connectivity, and participation in policy development.

Abusitta served from 2007 to 2014 as Chief of Staff and Advisor to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador in Washington, D.C. She established the UAE’s first U.S. West Coast Consulate in Los Angeles and managed diplomatic, policy, and trade engagements across the country. 

“Nora’s career embodies the very principles we seek to advance: dialogue, collaboration, and meaningful global engagement,” said CPD Advisory Board Chair Barry A. Sanders. “Her ability to bridge diplomacy, technology, and institutional leadership will strengthen our strategic vision and help position CPD for the future.”

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.