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It seems often the case that when you're busy doing the work, you're not counting the score. Reflecting on our week long visit in Romania, this was apparent. We were able to directly connect with 700+ individuals in large and small groups, leading our one-of-a-kind Songwriter Team Building programs in three Romanian cities. From national and international dignitaries working closing with the U.S. Embassy, to university law school and high school students in their classrooms a

One of my favorite parts about visiting Romania was enjoying the food, and warm hospitality of the people we met along the way. I was delighted to discover that many of the dishes enjoyed by Romanians are also part of a hearty Southern U.S.A. style of cuisine. Combine that with influences from the Mediterranean and the German, and you end up with a culinary delight all its own in Romania. For breakfast, our host hotels provided a lavish feast fit for kings that was pre-negoti

I have been preparing for this trip to Romania for months, learning the beautiful Romanian language and reading everything I can get my hands on about the culture, history and people. Arts Envoy visits are mission driven toward achieving certain goals. Our mission in Romania: to conduct interactive keynotes and team building workshops to target audiences including: Embassy affiliates, industry leaders, shareholders, and creative stakeholders. We will also provide our educatio

People often ask me what I do as a U.S. Arts Envoy, so I thought the occasion of the United States' 250 year birthday, and the U.S. Embassy Bucharest including me in their Freedom 250 campaign, is the perfect opportunity to talk about my trip to Romania. A Day in the Life of an Arts Envoy in Romania An Arts Envoy is a citizen ambassador with a specific field of expertise that works closely with counterparts in other countries where the U.S. has an active Embassy. My mission i