Mary Kramer Email & Phone Number

Life is full of challenges, and while it isn’t impossible to pursue and live your dreams, it can certainly seem so. In their motivational memoir, "An Unlikely Ambassador and Her Diplomatic Daughter: Stories and Recipes for the Life You Want", Ambassador Mary Kramer (Ret.) and Krista Kramer Hartman share both their setbacks and successes as they tell stories about the value of good relationships, rewards of risk taking, importance of continuous learning, and benefit of a positive, grateful attitude.Building on their family’s literal legacy of gems, the coauthors share fifteen intangible but far more precious jewels—such as cherishing the people in your life, creating a vision for your future, being generous and patient, and having a sense of humor—which, when regularly worn (practiced), add value to your everyday life and ensure a rich future for you and your loved ones.This unique memoir is a joyful celebration of life in all of its ups and downs and a clear illustration that acceptance, gratitude, and determination are, indeed, a winning combination. Laugh, learn, and be inspired as you begin to see your own life through these women’s optimistic eyes.

I am Chairman of the Board of Directors and, serve on the Executive Committee.

Johnston, Iowa

Mary Kramer isn't just an entertaining speaker -- she is an engaging speaker. Her audiences often get into the act -- asking tough questions and literally starting conversations they've never had before. That's just how Mary likes it. Her goal in speaking is to trigger new ideas, challenge old beliefs and breed fresh perspectives.Mary's topics range from Leadership Skills (especially in trying times); Civility in Public Discourse – How we got so rude; her Ambassadorial experience including comments about the role of the Ambassador and thoughts on United States Foreign Policy. Her comments are always laced with humor and engaging stories that illustrate the points she makes.Whether you have a more intimate sized group or an auditorium packed with people, Mary's presentations are sure to keep them buzzing long after she's left the podium. Her first book is called "More Than A Walk On the Beach:Confessions of An Unlikely Diplomat".Her second book was a collaborative book with her daughter Krista Kramer-Hartman, titled "An Unlikely Ambassador and her Diplomatic Daughter; Stories & Recipes for the Life You Want".

Served as the United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, including Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.