On September 16, 2011, four new Board Members were sworn in by Acting Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Ann Stock. The Board welcomed Tom Healy of New York, Susan Ness of Maryland, Betty Castor of Florida and Ambassador Gabriel Guerra-Mondragón of New York.
A highlight of the meeting was a report by Acting Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Ann Stock. Ms. Stock discussed her new role as Acting Under Secretary, where she leads Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs for the State Department.