BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID://DACR//213024 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260612T161144 VTIMEZONE:America/New_York DTSTART:20260505T160000Z DTEND:20260505T180000Z UID:213024 SUMMARY:A Conversation with H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the U.S.A. LOCATION:DACOR Bacon House OR Online, 1801 F St NW, Washington, DC, 20006 DESCRIPTION:A Conversation with H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the U.S.A.\n\n05/05/26 12:00 PM EST\n - 05/05/26 02:00 PM EST\Description:\nPlease note this is a hybrid event - you have the option to attend in person or virtually. Registrations are required for all attendees. For in-person attendees, the event will run from 12 - 2 pm and will include lunch. The live stream will begin around 1:10 pm (virtual attendees will be sent a link for the event via email).\n\nJoin DACOR for a conversation with H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Rwanda to the United States of America, as well as non-resident Ambassador to Mexico and Argentina. The discussion with be moderated by Asha Castleberry-Hernandez. The topic will include a discussion on progress and setbacks in women’s representation in global leadership and gendered perspectives on peace, security, and diplomacy in Africa – Agenda 2063.\n\nAmbassador Mathilde Mukantabana's responsibilities include advancing Rwandan policies and priorities abroad, championing Rwanda's culture, history and economy, and leading/engaging Rwanda's residential and professional communities throughout the U.S.\n\nPrior to her diplomatic career, Ambassador Mukantabana served in higher education as a tenured professor of History and as a lecturer in Social Work, served on the Sonoma State University board of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, and prior to academia, worked as a social worker for the California State Department of Health. \n\nAmbassador Mukantabana has extensive experience in designing and leading international conferences, and speaking on issues that include genocide/ethnic conflict, conflict resolution, gender equity, education, health, workforce development, and economic and financial inclusion. She is also a published writer on topics ranging from historical biographies to genocide to racial equality and a recipient of numerous awards for her work in peace, justice and reconciliation. \n\nAsha Castleberry-Hernandez is a distinguished national security/foreign affairs. She has over a decade of experience working as a Middle East Policy Expert in the public and private sectors. For the Biden Harris Administration, Asha served as a Senior Advisor (Senior Executive Service) in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (Middle East Policy) in the U.S. State Department. 2012-2015, Asha served in Kuwait, Iraq, and Jordan. She previously served as the Kuwait Desk Officer in the U.S. Army Central. Asha also served as a Senior Key Leader Engagement Officer for Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. Before her deployment, Asha worked in the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, where she worked on the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Africa.\Details:\n\n $35 in-person members\n $45 in-person non-members\n $10 virtual\n\n\Location:\nDACOR Bacon House OR Online\n1801 F St NW\nWashington, DC 20006 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A Conversation with H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the U.S.A.

05/05/26 12:00 PM EST - 05/05/26 02:00 PM EST
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Please note this is a hybrid event - you have the option to attend in person or virtually. Registrations are required for all attendees. For in-person attendees, the event will run from 12 - 2 pm and will include lunch. The live stream will begin around 1:10 pm (virtual attendees will be sent a link for the event via email).

Join DACOR for a conversation with H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Rwanda to the United States of America, as well as non-resident Ambassador to Mexico and Argentina. The discussion with be moderated by Asha Castleberry-Hernandez. The topic will include a discussion on progress and setbacks in women’s representation in global leadership and gendered perspectives on peace, security, and diplomacy in Africa – Agenda 2063.

Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana's responsibilities include advancing Rwandan policies and priorities abroad, championing Rwanda's culture, history and economy, and leading/engaging Rwanda's residential and professional communities throughout the U.S.

Prior to her diplomatic career, Ambassador Mukantabana served in higher education as a tenured professor of History and as a lecturer in Social Work, served on the Sonoma State University board of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, and prior to academia, worked as a social worker for the California State Department of Health. 

Ambassador Mukantabana has extensive experience in designing and leading international conferences, and speaking on issues that include genocide/ethnic conflict, conflict resolution, gender equity, education, health, workforce development, and economic and financial inclusion. She is also a published writer on topics ranging from historical biographies to genocide to racial equality and a recipient of numerous awards for her work in peace, justice and reconciliation. 

Asha Castleberry-Hernandez is a distinguished national security/foreign affairs. She has over a decade of experience working as a Middle East Policy Expert in the public and private sectors. For the Biden Harris Administration, Asha served as a Senior Advisor (Senior Executive Service) in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (Middle East Policy) in the U.S. State Department. 2012-2015, Asha served in Kuwait, Iraq, and Jordan. She previously served as the Kuwait Desk Officer in the U.S. Army Central. Asha also served as a Senior Key Leader Engagement Officer for Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. Before her deployment, Asha worked in the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, where she worked on the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Africa.
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DACOR Bacon House OR Online
1801 F St NW
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