Stuart Holliday
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Stuart W. Holliday (born September 7, 1965)[1] is the CEO of Meridian International Center (Meridian)[2] a nonprofit diplomacy center located in Washington, D.C. The former U.S. Ambassador for Special Political Affairs at the United Nations, Holliday continues to engage in diplomatic activities at Meridian, where he oversees diplomatic exchanges between the U.S. and other countries, often collaborating with the U.S. Department of State, embassies, public and private organizations and leaders worldwide. The organization’s stated goal is to promote diplomatic engagement to overcome shared global challenges, which it achieves through a wide scope of exchange programs.
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Stuart Holliday | |
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2nd Coordinator for International Information Programs | |
In office May 13, 2002 – December 18, 2003 | |
Preceded by | John Dwyer |
Succeeded by | Alexander C. Feldman |
Personal details | |
Spouse | Gwen Moore Holliday |
Alma mater | Georgetown University, London School of Economics and Political Science |
Occupation | Nonprofit President/CEO |
Profession | International Affairs/Government |
Awards | Joint Service Commendation Medal |
Website | www.meridian.org |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | U.S. Navy |
Years of service | 1988-1995 |
Battles/wars | Operation Desert Storm |
Aside from his diplomatic work, Holliday has been deeply involved in politics, having served as Special Assistant to President George W. Bush, and Associate Director of Presidential Personnel.