Michelle Giuda

Michelle Selesky Giuda (born Michelle Mai Selesky; February 18, 1985)[1] is Executive Vice President of global Geopolitical Strategy and Risk at Weber Shandwick,[2] a former U.S. government official who led the largest restructuring of the U.S. State Department in 20 years[3] and a NCAA Champion.

Michelle Giuda
Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs
In office
February 3, 2018 – March 3, 2020
PresidentDonald Trump
SecretaryRex Tillerson
Mike Pompeo
Preceded bySusan Stevenson (Acting)
Acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
Assumed office
February 12, 2019
PresidentDonald Trump
SecretaryMike Pompeo
Preceded byHeather Nauert (Acting)
Personal details
Born
Michelle Mai Selesky

(1985-02-18) February 18, 1985
San Juan Capistrano, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of California, Los Angeles (B.A.)
George Washington University (M.P.S.)

Giuda served as United States Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs from 2018 to 2020, having been sworn into office on February 3, 2018[4] and served as acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs announced February 12, 2019[5][6][7]. Previously Giuda was a global senior executive overseeing communications in 81 countries, a presidential campaign deputy press secretary and a NCAA gymnastics champion.[6] Giuda has been named one of the "Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business."[8] and was previously named one of PR News' 30 Under 30 Rising Stars.[9]

Early life and education

Giuda was born Michelle Mai Selesky in San Juan Capistrano, California and graduated from Aliso Niguel High School in Aliso Viejo in 2003.[1] Her mother fled Vietnam days before the Fall of Saigon in April 1975.[10] Her father served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War.[10]

Giuda graduated with honors from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. In 2008, Giuda earned a Master of Professional Studies in political management from George Washington University.[11]

Gymnastics career

Giuda was a decorated National Champion, two-time co-captain and four year gymnast at UCLA.[1]

She was a member of the 2004 UCLA National Championship team, a four-time NACGC academic All-American and earned All-Pac-10 honors on vault.[1]

Some of Giuda's teammates included Olympians Kristen Maloney, Jamie Dantzscher, Mohini Bhardwaj, Kate Richardson, Tasha Schwikert and Yvonne Tousek.

In 2009 Giuda was featured in a UCLA television advertising campaign highlighting student-athletes.[12]

In 2000 Giuda won the California high school state championship in floor exercise and placed second in the all-around competition. She only competed one year in high-school then exclusively trained and competed at the Club level. She trained at the National Gymnastics Training Center in Aliso Viejo, CA.[1]

Professional career

Just before she was appointed Assistant Secretary of State, Giuda was the Senior Vice President for Global Corporate Communications for Weber Shandwick, the youngest member of their 21-person Global Leadership Team.[9]

She worked for five years as a senior member of former Speaker Newt Gingrich's communication team including time as the National Deputy Press Secretary for his 2012 presidential campaign.

Public Appearances & Events
Secretary Pompeo Listens as Assistant Secretary Giuda Delivers Closing Remarks (48406093276)
Michelle Giuda at the 2018 Global Ties Meeting in Washington (26299699508)
Secretary Pompeo Poses With Former Secretary Dr. Kissinger and Senior Staff (48408101427)
  • July 29, 2019: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda delivers remarks at an event supporting the U.S. Pavilion at Expo 2020 with United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo[13]
  • July 19, 2019: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda hosted and spoke at "Space Diplomacy" event at the U.S. Diplomacy Center with Apollo 11 astronauts Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and subsequent diplomatic efforts by the American astronauts[14][15][16]
  • March 15, 2019: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda met with the National Association of Women Business Owners to discuss US and global business environment[17]
  • March 14, 2019: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda delivered the keynote speech at the 14th Annual Asian American Foreign Affairs Association Leadership Dinner, at Fort Myer[18][19]
  • March 11, 2019: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda delivered opening remarks at a meeting of the Communications Working Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS[20][21]
  • March 11, 2019: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda discussed government communications strategies with UK government officials and met with U.S. Embassy staff and the Department's London Media Hub, in London.[20][22][23]
  • March 5, 2019: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda hosted the 57th Annual U.S. Senate Youth Program Luncheon[24][25]
  • February 12, 2019: U.S. Assistant Secretary Giuda delivered remarks at the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders’ Lunar New Year event, at the White House.[26][27]
  • October 30, 2018: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda delivered remarks at the 4A's Agency Communications Summit, in New York City, New York[28]
  • July 26, 2018: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda spoke at the opening of the Global Engagement Center's Coalition Communications Meeting[29]
  • April 19, 2018: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda met with U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison in Brussels to lay out State. Dept. communication strategies and objectives and the U.S.' mission at NATO [30]
  • February 8, 2018: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda delivered speech at the 2018 Global Ties Meeting in Washington, D.C.
  • March 15, 2018: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda delivered opening remarks at the "Embassy in Crisis: Diplomats and the Tet Offensive" panel discussion at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.[31]
  • April 25, 2018: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda spoke at the Fortune Women's Mentoring Program at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
  • June 25 and 26, 2018: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda visited Singapore on June 25 and 26 to speak at and keynote the annual East-West Center (EWC) International Media Conference.[32]
  • June 26, 2018: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda visited Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and visited Fulbright University Vietnam, met with Vietnam's Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) members, gave a public presentation at the American Center, and gave remarks at a Media Literacy event.[32]
  • June 28, 2018: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda visited Hanoi, Vietnam where she gave a presentation at the American Center, met with embassy staff, and met with YSEALI volunteers.[32]
  • Delivered speech at the 2018 Global Ties Meeting in Washington, D.C. on February 8, 2018.
  • Met with U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison in Brussels to lay out State. Dept. communication strategies and objectives and the U.S.' mission at NATO [30]
  • Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda delivered opening remarks at the "Embassy in Crisis: Diplomats and the Tet Offensive" panel discussion at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
  • Giuda participated at the Fortune Women's Mentoring Program at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on April 25, 2018
  • Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Michelle Giuda visited Singapore on June 25 and 26 to speak at and keynote the annual East-West Center (EWC) International Media Conference.[32]
  • On June 26, 2018 Giuda visited Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and visited Fulbright University Vietnam, met with Vietnam's Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) members, gave a public presentation at the American Center, and gave remarks at a Media Literacy event.[32]
  • On June 28, 2018 Assistant Secretary Giuda visited Hanoi, Vietnam where she gave a presentation at the American Center, met with embassy staff, and met with YSEALI volunteers.[32]

References
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  2. Bradley, Diana (March 18, 2020). "Michelle Giuda rejoins Weber Shandwick as EVP of geopolitical strategy, risk". PRWeek.com.
  3. Morello, Carol (April 12, 2019). "State Department to take a step into the digital age in effort to counter disinformation". WashingtonPost.com.
  4. Marszalek, Diana (January 25, 2018). "Michelle Giuda Leaves Weber Shandwick For State Department Role". holmesreport.com.
  5. United States Department of State. "U.S. State Department". Twitter. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
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  10. "Michelle Giuda: Member Spotlight". Ellevate Network. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
  11. "Bruin Gymnastics Alumna Enjoying Successful Political Career". UCLA Athletics. April 29, 2009. Archived from the original on September 11, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
  12. "UCLA advertising campaign feat. Michelle Selesky". UCLA YouTube. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
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  14. "Space Diplomacy 50th Anniversary of Apollo moon landing with Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins". U.S. State Department. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  15. "Space Diplomacy 50th Anniversary of Apollo moon landing with Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins". U.S. State Department. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
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  31. "Fifty Years Later: A Look Back on American Diplomats During the Tet Offensive". Dipnote. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
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Political offices
Preceded by
Susan Stevenson
Acting		 Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs
2018–present		 Incumbent
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