Liza Davis Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led public diplomacy strategic planning for more than 200 staff in 50 U.S. embassies and consulates overseas; manage a $43 million budget for U.S. public diplomacy programs in the Western Hemisphere.Supervised social media messaging for the State Department in the Western Hemisphere, using digital platforms to promote U.S. policy and build understanding of U.S. society and values.Managed the State Department's role in the 100,000 Strong in the Americas education initiative, increasing educational exchanges in the hemisphere. Negotiated U.S. Government grant to support this public-private partnership, including private sector fundraising to support university teams in establishing study abroad programs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Advised the Under Secretary on programs to enhance professional development of the public diplomacy corps, including strengthening leadership and building specialized skills such as social media management.

London, United Kingdom

Developed and oversaw U.S. cultural, educational, and outreach programs in the United Kingdom, including their strategic use to foster U.S-U.K. linkages, promote U.S. culture, society and values, and reach youth vulnerable to terrorist recruitment. Directed grants program, negotiating and strategizing with nonprofits and private sector companies to support American interests abroad.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Oversaw public diplomacy strategies for Europe and Eurasia, including allocation of personnel, budgets and other resources. Managed grants portfolio for education, cultural and exchange programs. Analyzed and approved proposals from U.S. embassies in Eastern and South Central Europe for foreign assistance grants focused on democracy and good governance.

Tijuana, Mexico

Directed U.S. government media and cultural programming in three-state district of northwest Mexico. Oversaw small grants to cultural and education programs to support U.S.-Mexican mutual understanding and expand Mexican perception of the U.S. beyond contentious border and immigration issues. Conceived and executed first-ever U.S. Study Abroad education fair in Northwestern Mexico, promoting economic and cultural benefits of U.S. education for Mexican studentsAs spokesperson, elucidated U.S. visa and immigration policy on television, radio and in print. Highlighted the often selfless work of the U.S. Government for American citizens abroad, including generating New York Times article that positively profiled American citizen services in mexico.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Promoted understanding of and support for U.S. policies abroad by improving accuracy of foreign media reporting. Developed reporting tours for media from Russia and Central and Southeastern Europe, and on themes of environment, human rights and rule of law.

Managua, Nicaragua

Designed U.S. embassy communications strategy and directed U.S. government press outreach in Nicaragua. Increased visibility of major U.S. Government development programs in Nicaragua, As Embassy spokesperson in sensationalist national media environment, conducted press, radio and interviews to explain accurately U.S. policy, society and values.Managed Public Affairs Office transition for first-ever use of Internet and email, and supervised development of first Embassy Nicaragua web site.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Designed U.S. exchange programs for emerging Argentine government, political, judicial, and cultural leaders, laying critical foundation for stronger bilateral relations.Oversaw speaker program bringing U.S. academic, economic, arts and political science experts to Argentina for to build Argentine capacity in those sectors.Supervised Administration of Justice program to support Argentine modernization of its justice system. Created innovative alumni association for those in Argentine legal sector who participated in U.S. government programs, using their U.S. experiences to inform Argentine reform.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Tour guide for Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, interpreting the house and Jefferson's history to up to 150 people daily through organized tours. Extensive historic knowledge of Thomas Jefferson's life and achievements, as well as the history, daily life and culture at the Monticello plantation. Expert in dealing with the public at all knowledge levels, ages and backgrounds.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Tour guide for the Rotunda, the historic center of the University of Virginia designed by Thomas Jefferson, and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Though organized and informal tours, explained the history of the building and the University, with extensive knowledge of the University's design and founding as well as its modern organization. Expert in dealing with the public at all knowledge levels, ages and backgrounds.