Strengthening America's Dialogue with the World

The Public Diplomacy Council of America is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) association of professionals and scholars promoting excellence in the professional practice, academic study, and advocacy for public diplomacy.

Our work

  • Honors practitioners’ achievements;
  • Helps members stay in touch and keep current with issues and new developments in global communications;
  • Mentors and trains professionals in this rapidly changing field;
  • Promotes understanding of the increasingly important public dimension of statecraft and;
  • Generates support for America’s global engagement.

Latest News

After State: Employment Opportunities in Academe

To help colleagues navigate life after State, PDCA’s Academic Study and Program Committees invite you to join a virtual panel on employment in academe scheduled for Oct. 21 at...

October First Monday Forum: Unprecedented Challenges -- The Future of the State Department and Public Diplomacy

The October 6 program will feature Michele Sumilas, the National Engagement Director at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition.

Sept. 8: The Fate of Exchanges ~ A Call to Action

PDCA's Sept. 8 Forum featured Mark Overmann, the Executive Director of The Alliance for International Exchange.

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Bill Wanlund's Worth Noting: This year’s Ameri Prize for Innovation in Public Diplomacy

This year’s Ameri Prize for Innovation in Public Diplomacy was presented to Andrea Stanford, press officer at the American Embassy in Mexico City.

International Judges and Journalists Exchange Ideas on Transparency and Accountability, by Karen Walker

How to improve public trust in the courts? The Presidential Precinct brought together journalists and international jurists to discuss how the media and courts can work best in the...

People to People Outreach -- How It Works for Orlando Florida, by Sarah Gal

Sarah Gal, Executive Director of WorldOrlando highlights the importance of the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to American communities.

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