About our leadership and staff
The Albright Institute is co-directed by a program director and the Paula Phillips Bernstein ‘58 Faculty Director. While the program director holds a permanent position, faculty directors rotate every several years and are recruited from different departments on Wellesley’s campus. This embeds a multidisciplinary approach in our leadership team.
Secretary Albright
Madeleine K. Albright was a professor, author, diplomat and businesswoman who served as the 64th Secretary of State of the United States. Dr. Albright received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, from President Obama on May 29, 2012.
In 1997, Dr. Albright was named the first female Secretary of State and became, at that time, the highest ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government. As Secretary of State, Dr. Albright reinforced America’s alliances, advocated for democracy and human rights, and promoted American trade, business, labor, and environmental standards abroad.
Dr. Albright was a Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. She was the author of seven New York Times bestselling books including her autobiography, Madam Secretary: A Memoir (2003).
Dr. Albright received a B.A. with Honors from Wellesley College, and Master’s and Doctorate degrees from Columbia University.
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