PDC Membership

The Council’s board elects new members nominated by the membership.  It looks for diversity in professional backgrounds and skills to include demonstrated accomplishment in government, academic and non-governmental organizations.  The Board takes into account sustained distinguished professional service, demonstrated continued interest in public diplomacy, and a willingness to contribute actively to the work of the Council.  Residence in the Washington, DC area is not a criterion for membership.

The Board aims to draw at least 25 percent of the membership from professional backgrounds other than career service in the Department of State and the United States Information Agency.

Click here for a full list of our council members.  For the form to join as an elected full member, click here.

Associate Membership is open to current Foreign Service and Civil Service employees engaged in public diplomacy at the U.S. Department of State and other federal agencies.

If you have a professional or personal interest in public diplomacy and would like to join our community, please complete our application form (available here) and send it along with $50 in dues to the Public Diplomacy Council, Bob Heath, Executive Director, 2401 Calvert St NW Suite 902, Washington DC 20008-2678.  Your name and bio will be listed and you will receive invitations to PD Council activities.