Diplomacy
Strategic Leads
These volunteer officers are responsible for the vision and execution of YPFP’s thematic programming. They leverage their specialization in the field to curate high-impact programming, from scenario-based wargaming to exclusive briefings. By bridging the gap between emerging professionals and established policy institutions, our Leads ensure that YPFP remains at the forefront of international affairs discourse. If you or your organization are interested in collaborating on future programming, we invite you to reach out to our team.
As events and programming director for DC Branch Shay leads strategic planning efforts for programming throughout the year and coordinates day-of event logistics. She uses YPFP’s extensive network of current members, alumni and board members to create premiere foreign policy focused events.
As events and programming director for DC Branch Shay leads strategic planning efforts for programming throughout the year and coordinates day-of event logistics. She uses YPFP’s extensive network of current members, alumni and board members to create premiere foreign policy focused events.
Where Future Diplomats Begin the Conversation
The Diplomacy Programmatic Sphere at YPFP connects members with the world of international affairs through direct engagement with diplomats, embassies, and multilateral institutions. Across all branches—from Washington, D.C. to Brussels, London, Tokyo, New York, Toronto, and San Francisco—members participate in embassy roundtables, global issue panels, foreign policy trivia nights, and collaborative events with international partners like NATO, G7/Y20, and the United Nations. These events create space for dialogue on pressing global topics, while offering professional exposure and insight into diplomatic careers.
By participating in these programs, members develop core diplomatic skills such as cross-cultural communication, policy analysis, public speaking, and strategic networking. The Diplomacy Sphere fosters critical thinking and global awareness, equipping young professionals with the tools and confidence needed to navigate complex international challenges and contribute meaningfully to the foreign policy community.