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Meet the Council is an event series hosted by the Atlantic Council’s Office of Human Resources and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council to promote the work and opportunities of our organization. These events take place during Black History Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, for example, to engage historically marginalized groups as the Atlantic Council looks to grow its workforce to better reflect our diversifying nation. Panelists will share their personal experiences, career paths, and answer questions from registered attendees.

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Introductory remarks

Damon Wilson
Executive Vice President
Atlantic Council

Speakers

Amjad Ahmad
Director and Senior Fellow, empowerME
Atlantic Council

Fernanda Meirelles
Human Resources Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Atlantic Council

Tuqa Nusairat
Deputy Director, Rafik Hariri Center and Middle East Programs
Atlantic Council

Safa Shahwan Edwards
Deputy Director, Cyber Statecraft Initiative, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security
Atlantic Council

Moderator

Clintandra Thompson
Web Manager,
Co-chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council
Atlantic Council

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