Ambassador Mark A. Green is a distinguished American diplomat and global development expert with decades of leadership across government, diplomacy, and international policy. He most recently served as President and CEO of the Wilson Center, one of the world’s most respected policy forums for tackling global challenges through research and dialogue.
Green previously served as Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), where he led America’s efforts to deliver humanitarian assistance, strengthen democratic institutions, and advance public health around the world. He was U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania under President George W. Bush and also served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin.
Ambassador Green has been instrumental in designing and championing bipartisan initiatives in global development, including the President’s Malaria Initiative and the Millennium Challenge Corporation. As a trusted voice in foreign policy, he has focused on empowering local leadership, fostering public-private partnerships, and enhancing America’s role in supporting democratic values and institutions worldwide.
A compelling speaker and seasoned negotiator, Green offers audiences a rare insider perspective on how diplomacy, development, and strategic leadership intersect to shape global outcomes. His experience spans the boardrooms of Washington to field missions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America—making him uniquely positioned to address today’s most pressing geopolitical and humanitarian issues.
