Darla Jordan

About Darla Jordan

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP / STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION / PARTNERSHIPS / PRESS & PUBLIC OUTREACH Global Communications Strategist–More than 15-years of experience leading strategic communications and integrated messaging campaigns, galvanizing partnerships, overseeing press relations, spearheading outreach efforts in U.S. and abroadFormer U.S. Diplomat–Directed public affairs programs and staff at U.S. embassies in Nicaragua, Cuba, and Haiti, and at Department of State in Washington, DCStrategist–Extensive experience directing strategic communication efforts, aligning communications with policy goals, engaging diverse range of stakeholders, leading promotional campaigns Trustworthy–Highly skilled in facilitating internal and external communications of executive leadership, managing executive visibility, operating astutely in high-profile settings Collaborator–Champion of innovative, collaborative initiatives that address pressing local and global challenges Advocate–Strong record of advocacy as spokesperson, lobbyist, outreach coordinator, mentor, volunteerAreas of Expertise: Public-Private Partnerships, Stakeholder Engagement, Alliance Building, Interagency Integration, International Diplomacy and Development, Diaspora Outreach, Western Hemisphere Issues and Analysis, National Security, Countering Disinformation, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Accessibility, Women/Peace/SecurityHonors and Affiliations: Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Award from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Featured in “Latinas at the Department of State: Trailblazers of American Foreign Policy” by Latina Style Magazine and in \"Our Town, Our People: Douglas Native Working to Promote Regional Security Partnerships\" by The Herald Review, Women’s Foreign Policy Network, Aspen Institute International Career Advancement Program, Truman Congressional Security Scholar, Colin L. Powell Fellowship Nominee, Hispanic Employees Council of Foreign Affairs AgenciesDegrees: MPA, BA / Spanish: Intermediate / Security Clearance

Experience

1. Director of Strategic Communication

   William J. Perry Center For Hemispheric Defense Studies

   May 2020 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• Arizona State University

  Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), International Relations Emphasis

  1999

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science Major, Spanish Minor

  1995