hometown U.S.A , New Mexico

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Join us in a virtual session to gain information about the history, culture, geography, and people of the

State of New Mexico, and get a chance to chat with a member of the U.S. foreign service!

The speaker of this program will be Ms. Lisa Podolny, the Economic Affairs Chief at U.S. Consulate

General Erbil.

This online program aims to connect local audiences with native Americans to create bridges of

understanding between the two nations.

To be able to participate in this program, fill in the registration form provided in the link below, and then

you will receive the zoom session link on the day of the program.

bit.ly/HometownNewMexico

Program info:

Day and Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Language: English

Platform: Zoom

Speaker’s Bio:

Lisa Podolny is the Economic Affairs Chief at U.S. Consulate Erbil. She joined the Foreign Service in

2011 and has served in Kyiv, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Manila. Prior to joining the Foreign Service,

Lisa spent 21 years in the U.S. Air Force as a Chinese Linguist and Intelligence Officer. She earned her

BA in Chinese Language and History from the University of Washington and holds an MA in Strategic

Intelligence from American University and an MS in Project Management from Northeastern University.

Lisa is married with six children and enjoys yoga and running in her spare time