Emily J. Hicks

U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania

About the panellist

↗️ Counsellor for Political and Economic Affairs (U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania).

↗️ Emily has served with the U.S. Department of State in Japan, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, and Washington, DC.  A Bachelor of Arts degree at Princeton University, with a major in Biology and a certificate in Public and International Affairs. A Master of Environmental Science degree from Yale University.

↗️ A graduate of the Secretary of State’s Leadership Seminar at Harvard Business School. A particular interest in science, technology, and innovation cooperation as a cornerstone of international diplomacy.

About the panel discussion Applicability of English Studies 

↗️ To engage conference participants and contribute to a meaningful conversation, the panel discussion will explore such key highlights as diverse career paths, interdisciplinary connections, digital discourse and communication, global perspectives, literature and cultural understanding, networking and professional development.