Washington, D.C. — The Stimson Center’s Latin America Program is pleased to welcome Eduardo Amadeo and Mike Fitzpatrick as new members of its prestigious Advisory Board. Their combined expertise in diplomacy and democratic governance will advance the Program’s mission to produce pragmatic ideas to strengthen U.S.-Latin America relations and solve public policy challenges across the Americas.

“I’m delighted to welcome Eduardo and Mike to our team,” Benjamin N. Gedan, PhD, Director of the Stimson Center’s Latin America Program, said. “They will provide unique insights into Argentina and Ecuador, two important partners of the United States.”

Eduardo Amadeo is a former Argentine diplomat and congressman, with decades of experience in international affairs and economic development. He has served as Argentina’s ambassador to the United States and held other senior positions, including Secretary of Social Development. He is a leading voice on democratic governance, regional integration, and U.S.–Latin America relations.

Michael J. Fitzpatrick is a retired senior U.S. diplomat, with four decades of experience in Latin American affairs and international security. He served as U.S. ambassador to Ecuador from 2019 to 2024. He previously held senior diplomatic positions across the Western Hemisphere, including as head of U.S. Mission to the OAS,  service in Peru and Colombia, and in helping respond to Haiti’s security challenges.

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The Stimson Center’s Latin America Program Advisory Board brings together leaders from government, academia, civil society, and the private sector to support the Program’s research agenda and foster dialogue on regional security, democracy, economic development, and transnational challenges.

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