Congratulations, Ruth!

IWEC Chairwoman, Ruth A. Davis, was  the recipient of American Foreign Service Association’s 2016 Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy Award. In the AFSA most recent Journal, the former ambassador talks about her Foreign Service career and her pioneering work to advance diversity and promote professional excellence at the State Department.

The article profiles Ruth’s illustrious career and includes an interview with Foreign Service Journal Editor Shawn Dorman conducted on June 9. She is referred to as “A Foreign Service Trailblazer!”

The IWEC Foundation is honored to have Ruth as our insightful leader who will help to grow this organization throughout the world in support of successful women business owners.

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Ambassador Ruth A. Davis discusses the empowerment of women and education of girls in Benin with First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton on July 13, 1995. While serving as ambassador to Benin, Amb. Davis accompanied Mrs. Rosine Soglo, wife of the president of Benin, to the White House meeting.
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