Stuart Holliday | |
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Personal details | |
Spouse(s) | Gwen Moore Holliday |
Alma mater | Georgetown University, London School of Economics and Political Science |
Occupation | Nonprofit President/CEO |
Profession | International Affairs/Government |
Awards | Joint Service Commendation Medal |
Website | www.meridian.org |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | U.S. Navy |
Years of service | 1988-1995 |
Battles/wars | Operation Desert Storm |
Stuart W. Holliday is the President and CEO of the Meridian International Center, nonprofit organization that works with the U.S. Department of State, U.S. embassies, governments, public and private sector organizations, and leaders worldwide to promote global diplomacy, leadership development, educational, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic policy programs. Holliday is the former U.S. Ambassador for Special Political Affairs at the United Nations and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush, and Associate Director of Presidential Personnel.
Stuart Holliday was born in Malawi, the son of United States diplomats.
He attended Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut. He obtained his B.S.F.S. in International Affairs from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, and his M.S., also in International Affairs, from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Holliday joined the United States Navy in 1988, and served as an Officer until 1995 on active and reserve duty. He was active for Operation Desert Storm and is a recipient of the Joint Service Commendation Medal.
During his service in 1992, Holliday worked for the George H. W. Bush United States presidential election re-election campaign. From 1993 to 1995, he was Regional Director for North Africa, the Middle East and Turkey at the International Republican Institute. In 1996, he jointed the Dallas Council on World Affairs as its executive director, a role he held into 1997. From 1998 to 2000, he was the Assistant Policy Director in Texas for then Governor George W. Bush.