Madeleine K. Albright

Madeleine K. Albright was the Michael and Virginia Mortara Endowed Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. As the first female U.S. Secretary of State (1997-2001), she shaped American foreign policy on democracy promotion, human rights, and global alliances. Earlier roles include U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1993-1997) and National Security Council staff member under President Carter.

Leadership Activities

• Chair, Albright Stonebridge Group (consulting)
• Chair, Albright Capital Management (emerging markets investments)
• Chair, National Democratic Institute
• Chair, Defense Policy Board (2021)
• President, Truman Scholarship Foundation

Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 for lifetime achievements in diplomacy and national security. Her scholarly publications analyze fascism, faith in governance, Cold War history, and strategies for U.S. global leadership.

Education

• B.A. with Honors, Wellesley College
• M.A. and Ph.D., Columbia University
• Certificate, Russian Institute, Columbia University