The Education, Culture, Sports, and Media Working Group is focused on developing connections and innovative collaborations to promote new dialogue and understanding between the people of the United States and Russia.
Working Group Chairpersons:
U.S. Chairperson: Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Tara Sonenshine
Russia Chairperson: Special Presidential Representative for International Cultural Cooperation Mikhail E. Shvydkoy
Sub-Group Chairpersons:
Education: Meghann Curtis, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Academic Programs, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs
Culture: Chris Miner, Managing Director of Professional and Cultural Programs, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs
Sports: Cynthia Gire, Division Chief, SportsUnited, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs
Media: Dawn McCall Coordinator, Bureau of International Information Programs
Working Group Web Links:
U.S. Department of State: Bureau for Educational and Cultural Affairs
U.S. Department of State: SportsUnited
U.S. Department of Education: U.S. and Russia Partnership Program
Office of the Fulbright Representative in Moscow
Releases:
Joint Plan of the Education Sub-Group
Joint Plan of the Culture Sub-Group [ PDF version]
Joint Plan of the Sports Sub-Group [ PDF version] |
