I am greatly honored, and thrilled, to serve as the Special Advisor for Children’s Issues. From my tenure as Director of the Office of Children’s Issues, which focuses on preventing and responding to cases of… more
We know you’ve got lots of lists during the holiday season – grocery lists, wish lists, to-do lists… but have you seen our Checklist for Holiday Travelers ? If you’re traveling overseas this holiday season, be… more
More than 93 million U.S. citizens travel overseas each year. When U.S. citizens leave the United States to travel overseas, they are subject to the local laws of the countries they visit. Laws in foreign… more
There’s no question the United States and Mexico share an important bond and mutual interests along our border. This became even more evident to my colleagues and me as we prepared for the opening of our brand… more
During International Education Week (IEW), November 18-22, the U.S. Department of State works with the U.S. Department of Education to promote the benefits of international education and exchange programs… more
Imagine this – you’re on vacation abroad and you decide it would be a great time to try scuba diving, zip-lining, or other new adventure for the first time. “Why not?” you say to yourself, ignoring that little… more
From Morgantown to Lewisburg, the State Department benefits West Virginian communities through job creation, adoption support, and academic exchange programs that expand experiences and broaden perspectives… more
From Logan to St. George, the State Department positively impacts the people of Utah through economic and environmental programs that benefit Utah workers, and through support for Utah families. more
From Greenville to Charleston, the State Department has a positive impact on South Carolinians through environmental advocacy, exchange programs, and international adoption support. These programs have real,… more
