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2023 CPD Summer Institute participants attended sessions on climate diplomacy, video games, and AI; and enjoyed a special visit from Liz Allen, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs

November 7, 2023

Emilio Ferrara is a Professor of Communication and Computer Science at the USC Information Sciences Institute and the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

 
 
November 7, 2023

Neftalie Wiliams is an alumnus of the USC Master of Public Diplomacy program, Assistant Professor of Sociology at San Diego State University, and U.S. Sports Envoy for Skateboarding

 

Over the next five years, sports diplomacy scholars and practitioners will be watching one city in particular—Los Angeles.

 

Dmitri Williams is a member of CPD's Professional Training Faculty and a professor at USC Annenberg, where he teaches courses on technology and society, games and data analytics. 

Xavier University's Shearon Roberts explores how Black women elected officials are reframing our understanding of public diplomacy.

CPD recognized Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman for his for his leadership in global relations through initiatives such as Schwarzman Scholars. 

CPD recognized foreign service officer Alexander Hunt for his innovative use of Artificial Intelligence. 

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