The Skinny
I believe in utilizing sustainable diplomacy to balance power dynamics and make an impact and it is our local, national and international communities and economies that have a critical role in leading the way. My faith informed my belief in building a circular ecosystem which is the ONLY solution for eliminating the poor outcomes of the “linear take-make-waste system” that has communities and economies struggling. The values and tenets of faith are critical and has a place in a circular ecosystem! If the faith community is not willing to discuss the failures of faith and equity, then faith has failed its people.
Diplomacy & United Nations
United Nations invited me into their Diplomatic community back in 2003 activating my Index Number. Not sure anyone ever knew. However, I have been blessed to have worked or learned in the diplomatic ecosystem my entire life pretty much. Excited for what's next!!!! In the meantime, I am taking as many UN courses as I can......
I have over 30 years of human rights experience and come from a family with a legacy of also fighting for human rights - It's in the blood. Human Rights work is only successful with accurate, SMART, and diplomatic intelligence gathering and execution. I understand the intersection and circular connections between human rights advocacy, intelligence, and diplomacy and how that impacts sustainability as a national and international ecosystem. Former MI6 Chief Richard Moore said at a speech delivered at the British Embassy in Paris (Paraphrasing) that the work that the intelligence community does is ONLY successful with a network of talented assets in the community executing the work on a grassroots level. I would like to present my experience to you.
One of the earliest was a 6th grade project with Patricia Tucker (Recently former Instructional Superintendent in DC Public Schools) where it ended with a presentation at the Jordan Embassy in US (NW, DC) with a member of their diplomatic delegation praising the project! I also remember fondly at age 13 working with now Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton in her efforts to fight against the negative impacts of gentrification on seniors and working people. It was like yesterday that she would come and pick me up in her Volkswagen and drive me to Mount Pleasant to meet with business, community, and elected members.
Then on as a Young Astronaut where I participated in First Lady Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" campaign connecting with people like La Toya Jackson and young pilot John Kevin Hill who flew around America at age 11!
My Great-Great Aunt Delilah W. Pierce, in 1992 told Washington Post Reporter Leonard Hughes:
"For part of my life, as a teacher, I've been able to carry on what I was taught when I was little: that each one is one link in the community," she said.
"We had problems; there were things we didn't like," Pierce said.
"But we fought -- I don't mean throwing bottles and sticks -- I mean worked it out. We were taught to do it quietly, without fussing and fighting."
International Parliamentary Union Secretary-general Martin Chungong is very clear on adhering to Montesquieu's Separation of Powers to maintain processes and accountability in government structures. I believe it is sound intelligence that ensures proper and empirical decisions are made that enforce and support protecting human rights within those ecosystems. In a world that’s more polarized than ever, globally ‘our’ Constitutional and International Human Rights are critical linkages to maintaining law and order – helping us sustain a well-educated and productive citizenry. Laws help create a stabilized environment for life scientists, politicians, soldiers, presidents (prime ministers) and ambassadors.
PS - I was Confirmed in the Episcopal church (Church of England) and honored with a Sir (Not Knighted) at the age of 8 for my service as a Crucifer.. Delilah was the one who presented it to me.
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