H.E. José Manuel Barroso

José Manuel is chair of Goldman Sachs’ International Advisors. He joined the firm in 2016 as chair and non-executive director of Goldman Sachs International. José Manuel is also chair of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Previously, José Manuel was president of the European Commission, having served two five-year terms from 2004 to 2014, where he played an […]
Bruce Cohen

Bruce Cohen served as a top lawyer in the Senate for almost two decades working for Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont. As Chief Counsel and Staff Director, for the Senate Judiciary Committee, he coordinated the Democratic staff of the Senate Judiciary Committee and worked with his Republican counterparts, the Senate leadership, the House, and the […]
Matt Clark

Matt Clark leads global engagement training programs and manages public affairs initiatives in the Center for Citizen Diplomacy at PYXERA Global. He designs and implements projects to promote and celebrate person-to-person interactions across cultures that result in mutual exchange and create shared understanding. Matt has coordinated and hosted international conferences that explore opportunities for enhanced […]
Lina Attar

Lina Sergie Attar is the co-founder and CEO of Karam Foundation. She is a Syrian-American architect and writer from Aleppo. She co-developed Karam’s Innovative Education initiatives: the creative therapy and holistic wellness program for displaced Syrian children and the Karam Leadership Program, an entrepreneurship and technology program for displaced Syrian youth. Sergie Attar frequently travels […]
Angela Baker

Angela Baker is a head of Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™, a strategic initiative that brings wireless technology to underserved communities globally. Wireless Reach invests in projects that foster entrepreneurship, aid in public safety, enhance the delivery of health care, enrich teaching and learning and improve environmental sustainability. Baker manages programs all over the world, with a […]
Dr. Andrew Von Eschenbach
Dr. Renzo Canetta

Renzo Canetta is former vice president of oncology global clinical research at Bristol-Myers Squibb. A graduate of the University of Milan, he is board-certified in clinical and laboratory hematology. He joined Bristol-Myers Squibb in 1980 and held numerous leadership roles there, including head of clinical cancer research and head of development, life cycle management. His […]
Damon Wilson

Damon Wilson is executive vice president of the Atlantic Council, serving as both a thought leader and manager with responsibility for strategy and strategic initiatives, program development and integration, and institutional development and organizational effectiveness. His work is committed to advancing a Europe whole, free, and at peace to include Europe’s East, the Western Balkans, […]
Richard Wike

Richard Wike is director of global attitudes research at Pew Research Center. He conducts research and writes about international public opinion on a variety of topics, including America’s global image, the rise of China, and views in predominantly Muslim nations. Previously, he was a senior associate for international and corporate clients at Greenberg Quinlan Rosner […]
Walker Morris

Walker Morris is the chief executive officer of the Clinton Development Initiative (CDI). He has been with the Clinton Foundation since 2006 and is in charge of overall management of CDI projects in Malawi and Rwanda and projects CDI is currently developing in Tanzania, including financial performance, strategic planning, staff development, and governmental relations. He […]
Joyjit Deb Roy

Mr. Joyjit Deb Roy has been a Senior Vice President of Programs at Winrock International Institute For Agricultural Development since September 28, 2015. Mr. Roy has extensive experience conducting a broad range of macroeconomic studies, and has analyzed competitiveness and firm-level operations globally. He served as Senior Vice President of Carana Corporation and also served […]