Mark Donfried
Mark Donfried was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, the son of a theology professor and a nurse.
Professional Achievements
In December 2001 Mark Donfried founded the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, which has grown to become one of Europe's largest independent cultural exchange organizations and continues to be committed to its goal to promote global peace and stability by strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels.
Education
In 2000, he graduated with a BA in Modern European History and French from Columbia University. During his studies he spent two semesters studying at l’Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris, where he wrote his thesis on “The Diplomacy of Jazz”. His senior thesis was on "Europe's Hajj, The Hajj and Europe in the 20th Century".
Notable Work
In 1999, Mark Donfried published “Searching for a Cultural Diplomacy”, exploring the significance of cultural diplomacy in Eastern Europe, Asia and the Middle East, regions that have often been neglected by scholars.
