John D. Elliott

Fomer Regional Policy Advisor for the Western Hemisphere at the U.S. Department of State. Comprehensive background in international affairs and policy, public affairs, corporate communications, advertising and marketing, public relations, public diplomacy, interactive technology, traditional media, eDiplomacy, and social media. Foreign Service career was preceded by more than a decade as senior partner and VP of operations for an ad agency, and five years management of the Media Production Department at a Fortune-500 telecommunications leader. Professional specialties: Women's and LGBTI Issues; Peace and Reconciliation; Countering Violent Extremism; Trafficking in Persons; Religious Tolerance; Humanitarian Relief; Creative Design, Project Management, Human Resources, and Public Relations. Personal specialties include: Philology & Linguistics; New Communications Paradigms; New Media; Futurethought; Parenting and Education; Diet and Nutrition; Art and Photography. Profile available LinkedIn