--Public speaker on energy, economic and demographic factors affecting foreign policy formulation, US-Middle East relations, especially regional unrest the Israel-Palestine conflict, Iran and nuclear challenges, and the interagency process.--Director, American Academy of Diplomacy (since 2009)--Director, Noble Energy Inc. (2013-2018)--Director, International Executive Service Corps (2011-2018) --Director, American Foreign Service Association (2009-2013)--Director, Middle East Policy Council (20009-2011)--Fellow, Middle East Institute (since 2008)--Adjunct professor, Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management (DISAM) (since 2013)--retired Foreign Service Officer, having served six presidents, and achieving the rank of Career Minister.--Unique combination of senior executive policy positions in four Cabinet Departments of the US government (Departments of State, Defense, Commerce, and Energy).