ADVISORY BOARD

Loretta Solon Greene serves as a member on the Advisory Board of the Diplomatic Courier magazine. Ms. Greene is the founder of the Washington, DC-based global consulting company Greene Strategy, specializing in international trade issues, national housing policy, and governmental affairs. Her years of experience in the nation’s capital, spanning the White House, federal agencies, and congressional offices, give her unique political insights and capabilities.

Prior to launching Greene Strategy, Ms. Greene served as the Director of International Trade Association Affairs for Commercial Service at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA). Ms. Greene was the liaison to scores of trade industry groups concerned with critical export and free trade agreement issues.

Before the Department of Commerce, Ms. Greene served at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs in the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations. Her portfolio focused on issues of importance to Governors, Mayors, and Housing Industry groups on behalf of the Secretary’s Office. While at HUD, she served on the President's Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status.

Earlier, Ms. Greene served at the U.S. Agency for International Development in the department of Legislation and Public Affairs. She was also Public Liaison Officer for the Diplomatic Corps on the 2001 Presidential Inaugural Committee.

Ms. Greene has a diverse background in public policy, politics and public relations. She has a passion for philanthropy and special events. Of special note is her service as the U.S. Committee Co-Chair for The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, “All the Queen’s Horses Salute”, held at Windsor Castle in May, 2002. She is a member of the Wilson Council, the private sector advisory group for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Established by Congress in 1968, the Wilson Center is a nonpartisan institution engaged in the study of national and world affairs. 

Ms. Greene is a native of Dallas, Texas, where she was educated at Ursuline Academy. She is a graduate of Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia.

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