by Elizabeth Oakes | Feb 9, 2025 | Rising Leaders
Political Chief, U.S. Department of State Nora S. Brito joined the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer in 2014. She is currently the Political Chief at U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Previously, she served as the Bureau of...
by Elizabeth Oakes | Feb 9, 2025 | Rising Leaders
Director, Impact and Operations | Central America Lead, Atlantic Council María Fernanda Bozmoski is Director for Impact and Operations and Lead for Central America at the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, where she drives strategy, execution, and...
by Elizabeth Oakes | Feb 9, 2025 | Rising Leaders
Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State Samantha BonenClark is a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State. Sam currently serves in Washington, DC, with a focus on U.S. economic security, technology, and trade policy with the United Kingdom....
by Elizabeth Oakes | Feb 9, 2025 | Rising Leaders
Helicopter Pilot, U.S. Air Force Captain Dontae Bell is a U.S. Air Force Instructor Pilot at F.E. Warren Air Force Base. He trains and leads UH-1N and MH-139A aircrew supporting nuclear security operations. He previously served with the 1st Helicopter Squadron in...
by Elizabeth Oakes | Feb 9, 2025 | Rising Leaders
Deployment Strategist, Palantir Technologies Philip Balson is a Deployment Strategist at Palantir Technologies, where he works on developing tools to support economic statecraft across the interagency. He also helps lead strategic commercial partnerships and supports...
by Griffin Crafa | Feb 9, 2025 | Rising Leaders
Asylum Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Omar Araiza is an Asylum Officer with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he provides nationwide training on credible fear screening procedures and adjudication. Raised in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas...
