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special edition 50th anniversary CONTENT NEW & NOTEWORTHY 4 GOVERNOR’S TRADE MISSIONS 5 VISITING DIGNITARIES 8 HINCKLEY HAPPENINGS 8 HINCKLEY PRESENCE 10 HINCKLEY FORUMS 12 COUNCIL OF AMERICAN AMBASSADORS AFRICA’S FUTURE SUMMIT 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE 14 OUR LEGACY 16 HINCKLEY FAMILY 17 NOTABLE ALUMNI 18 HALL OF FAME HINCKLEY TEAM 20 OUR INTERNS 20 30 OUR STAFF 31 HINCKLEY AMBASSADORS Contributing Editors: Ellesse S. Balli Lisa Hawkins Kendahl Melvin Rochelle M. Parker Molly Wheeler Art Director: Ellesse S. Balli MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR KIRK L. JOWERS difference in achieving their career Why has the Hinckley Institute dreams. achieved so much success over the Interestingly enough, Gallup’s past half century? Simply said, Education Division Director because of you. Foremost, we Brandon Busteed said people are extend our deep appreciation to mistaken when they think it makes generations of devotion and lead- a significant difference where ership by the Hinckley family and you go to college. He explained to to all Hinckley Institute alumni: Friedman: “We found no differ- the thousands of students who ence in terms of type of institution have completed internships, taken you went to—public, private, classes, attended forums, and pro- selective or not—in long-term vided hard work and service in outcomes. How you got your varying capacities. college education mattered most.” We thank the incredible offices The Gallup study reinforces who host our interns semester my belief (also supported by our after semester. We thank our 2013 Hinckley Fellow Malcolm donors who provide generous Gladwell) that students can in fact support to our programs and have a better educational experi- sustain needed scholarship funds. ence and be more prepared for the We thank community members workforce at a place like the who attend our events, listen to Hinckley Institute than at some of forums on the radio, and partner I CERTAINLY WOULD NOT BE WHERE I AM his year, the Hinckley Institute When Robert H. Hinckley TODAY WITHOUT THE FIVE HINCKLEY INTERNSHIPS Tof Politics celebrates its 50th founded this institution in 1965, “ anniversary. Despite its age, it his goal was to promote respect I SERVED AS AN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT. has never been more relevant. for practical politics and increase Just ask renowned thinker and civic engagement at all levels. I am 2009 Hinckley Fellow Thomas confident that the Hinckley Insti- America’s most lauded (and often with us. We thank the University” Friedman, who explained in his tute has far exceeded these original most expensive) establishments. of Utah community, including September 9 New York Times expectations. Students who come through the administrators and faculty who column that internships and More than 6,000 students have Hinckley Institute gain invaluable tirelessly support our programs mentors are “the things that matter participated in the Hinckley Insti- experience as they work with local, and students. We truly could not most” when it comes to ensuring tute’s many programs. In its first national, and global leaders. The accomplish our mission without that college graduates achieve years, only a handful of Hinckley mentoring they receive during your efforts. lasting success in the workplace. interns worked locally and in and after their internships from We invite you to celebrate with Friedman cited a recent Gallup Washington, DC, but now hun- colleagues, professors, and advi- us this year. Throughout 2015, study showing that graduates who dreds of students are finding sors can be the difference maker the Hinckley Institute will host a are on the career track they long opportunities in more than 50 when they apply for their ideal series of 50th-anniversary events, aspired to, or who are especially countries around the world. graduate school or job. I certainly so please visit our website and engaged at work, have two things Former interns have gone on would not be where I am today look for announcements. Your in common: they had internships to serve as legislators, members without the five Hinckley intern- support of our growing number during college that related to their of Congress, government staffers, ships I served as an undergraduate of extraordinary students seeking courses of study, and they had at local officials, and judges. They student, the things I learned and internships and mentorships will least one mentor who took sincere have launched non-profit organi- the contacts I made from Hinckley make the difference in their interest in their goals. The Hinck- zations and become attorneys, forums and events, and the guid- careers for a lifetime. ley Institute offers both of these doctors, educators, engineers, and ance I received that helped me game-changers, helping students urban planners. Whatever their secure the Truman Scholarship. become the people they want to major or graduate discipline, be in today’s global economy. Hinckley alumni frequently find Contributing Editors: Ellesse S. Balli their way back to my office to say Lisa Hawkins that their internships made the Kendahl Melvin Rochelle M. Parker Kirk L. Jowers, Molly Wheeler Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Art Director: Ellesse S. Balli 4 NOTEWORTHY BRAZIL Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers and Associate Director Courtney McBeth joined Governor Gary Herbert and First Lady Jeanette Herbert on Utah’s first trade mission to Brazil. inckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers and Associate Director Court- Hney McBeth participated in the Utah Governor’s Trade Mission to Brazil from November 4-11, 2014. The trade mission included members of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, World Trade Cen- ter Utah, and local business and education leaders. Jowers and McBeth also met with various global internship host offices in Brazil, as they traveled to both São Paolo and Rio de Janeiro. While in Brazil, Jowers and McBeth reinforced current Hinckley internships with Azul Airlines, Vigzul, and Bamazon Technologies and established new host office connections with partners like the American Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Embassy. This trade mission laid the ground work and connections for the University of Utah to launch the broader strategic international recruitment efforts in Latin America, specifically starting in Brazil. Months later, Courtney McBeth traveled back to Brazil with the U’s Senior VP Dr. Ruth Watkins and Associate VP of Admission Mary Parker to establish the U’s Latin American international recruitment campaign. They established and held the first annual event for the U’s Brazil Alumni Club. Hinckley Institute partners and alumni were integral to the suc- cess of this innovative university initiative. TWO GOVERNOR TRADE MISSIONS MEXICO Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers additionally joined Governor Herbert on Utah’s trade mission to Mexico. rom April 7-10, 2014, Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers joined Fan executive trade mission to Mexico. Led by Utah Governor Gary Herbert, and organized by the Governor’s Office of Economic Devel- opment, World Trade Center, and the Hinckley Institute, the Utah delegation concluded a successful trade mission to Mexico to broaden collaboration opportunities in education, innovation, and technology. Thirty-nine business leaders and six government/higher education lead- ers from Utah accompanied the Governor on the trip. The Utah delegation met with Secretary of Foreign Relations José Antonio Meade, Estado de Mexico Governor Eruviel Avila, Puebla Gov- ernor Moreno Valle, Jalisco’s Minister of Economic Development Jose Palacios, Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera of Mexico City, and more than 250 local leaders at various meetings in Mexico City and in Guadalajara. They also attended a networking reception hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Mexico E. Anthony Wayne at his residence in Mexico City. While visiting Guadalajara and Mexico City, Jowers met with current and prospective internship offices including Grupo Estrategia, Mexico’s top lobbying firm. Jowers also participated in an environmental round- table on improving air quality that included top Mexico City officials and former Hinckley Institute Director Ted Wilson. NOTEWORTHY 5 HIS EXCELLENCY PETR GANDALOVIČ Ambassador to the U.S. for the Czech Republic BRAZIL His Excellency spoke on January 23 on the Czech Republic’s transatlantic relations. His Excellency Gandalovič has held numerous positions in the Czech Republic, including serving on the Foreign and Agriculture Committees. HIS EXCELLENCY STEFAN BIEDERMANN German General Consulate in Los Angeles, California Consul General Stefan Biedermann has served multiple positions for Gemany as Ambassador, Acting Ambassador, and Deputy Ambassador to both Zagreb and Tokyo. He spoke regarding the EU’s role in the Ukraine crisis on October 28. HIS EXCELLENCY DR. UGLIJESA ZVEKIC Permanent Representative of the Republic of Serbia to the U.N. HIS EXCELLENCY JALIL ABBAS JILANI Ambassador Zvekic formerly served as Ambassador to the U.S. for Pakistan Deputy Director of the United His Excellency Jalil Abbas Jilani surved as Foreign Nations Interregional Crime and Secretary of Pakistan. In addition, he has held Justice Research Institute in Rome, appointments as Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Italy. He spoke to the Hinckley Luxembourg, and the European Union. He spoke on Institute students on September 11 U.S.-Pakistan Relations on October 29. regarding the work of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on energy and environment. SIR PETER WESTMACOTT British Ambassador to the U.S. Sir Peter Westmacott previously served as the British Embassy’s Counselor for Political and Public Affirs, British Ambassador to France, and British TWO GOVERNOR TRADE MISSIONS HIS EXCELLENCY JOSKO PARO Ambassador to Turkey. During his Ambassador to the U.S. for the Republic of Croatia 40-year career in the British Diplomatic Prior to his posting as Ambassador to the U.S., Service, he has held postings in Tehran His Excellency served as the Foreign Policy and Brussels, and has served as Deputy Advisor to the President of Croatia. He has been Private Secretary to His Royal Highness in Croatia’s diplomatic service since 1992.