Recent Events

Lunch In Malta

On February 4, 2025, the WDS hosted Lunch in Malta with H.E. Ambassador Godfrey Xuereb, featuring a conversation on diplomacy and a dialogue on Malta’s global role.

Dinner in Singapore

On January 8, 2025, the WDS welcomed the new year with an elegant Dinner in Singapore, featuring a fireside chat with H.E. Ambassador Lui Tuck Yew. The evening highlighted U.S.–Singapore relations, ASEAN, and regional cooperation in today’s evolving global landscape.

An Evening in Trinidad and Tobago

The WDS closed the year with a vibrant celebration: An Evening in Trinidad and Tobago. Guests enjoyed cultural conversations and, rum and chocolate tasting. December 5.

Lunch in Mexico

Lunch with H.E. Ambassador Estaban Moctezuma Barragan at the Mexican Cultural Institute. Our discussion centered on a timely agenda of U.S.–Mexico bilateral relations and new administration.

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

Conversations with Susan Warsinger- Surviving the Holocaust  October 22

Champagne Reception in Guatemala

On October 2, the WDS was honored to host a Champagne Reception with Ambassador Hugo Beteta. The special evening celebrated international friendship and women's empowerment, featuring guest: Friendship Bridge - Empowering Women in Guatemala.

Architectural Tour of Embassy Row

Walking Tour of Embassy Row and Dupont Circle 
September 24.

U.S. Institute of Peace

H.E. Ambassador David Scheffer- Ambassador-at-large for War Crimes
March 27.

A Cooking Demonstration at the Royal Thai Embassy



On February 29, Chef Wattanaphong Kongwattana led a cooking demonstration at the Royal Thai Embassy. A speical thank you to H.E. Ambassador Tanee Sangrat for hosting us!

Coffee in
Mozambique



WDS members kicked off the new year with coffee and conversations with H.E. Ambassador Alfredo Fabiao Nuvunga of the Republic of Mozambique on January 23.

Lunch in Lithuania

On November 16, 2023, we were honored to be hosted by H.E. Ambassador Audra Plepyte at The Republic of Lithuania for Lunch and Conversation "Transatlantic Relationships."

The Wilson House

On October 3, 2023, The Women’s Diplomatic Series gathered for “Tea & Private Tour with Discussions on First Lady Edith Wilson” at the Woodrow Wilson House.

Fall Kickoff Luncheon

WDS member, Sabina Fogle, welcomed our members to her lovely home in Potomac, Maryland on September 27, 2023. WDS member and author, Leslie Lautenslager, regaled us with stories from her new book, “My Time with General Colin Powell: Stories of Kindness, Diplomacy, and Protocol.”

Breakfast in Tunisia

We were graciously hosted by H.E. Ambassador Hanène Tajouri Bessassi at the Tunisian Residence on May 20, 2023.