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The Hon. Alexey Dobrynskiy, Russian Federation
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The Hon. Alexey Dobrynsky transferring the Honorary Chair position to The Hon. Barry O'Brien, Octobe 11, 2009 aboard the California Spirit. |
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The Hon. Barry O'Brien - Ireland, 2009/2010 |
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The Hon. Mohamed Elkhatib - Arab Republic of Egypt, 2010 |
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The Hon. Wang Chen - People's Republic of China, 2011 |
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| YDC Honorary Chair - Nora Weber, Consular Agent, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, 2011 |
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Founding YDC Honorary Chair
The Hon. Alexey Dobrynskiy - Russian Federation, 2009
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Special thanks to our founding Honorary Chair for his vision and leadership in launching this important organization. Vice Consul Dobrynskiy served from April - October, 2009. |
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Founding YDC Honorary Chair, The Hon. Alexey Dobrynskiy, born in 1979 in Moscow, Russia, graduated from the Moscow State Institute of Foreign Relations in 2002. From 2002 until 2004 he was the Assistant to the Director, Department of Consular Service, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation He has served as Vice-Consul, Chief of Protocol of the Russian Consulate General in San Francisco from 2004 until his return to Russia in 2009. He is married and has one daughter.
Vice Consul Dobrynskiy stated, “We believe that networking is essential in current diplomatic affairs, especially in a cosmopolitan city like San Francisco, where diplomatic activity is very dynamic. We know how difficult it may be for the young diplomats to integrate with the consular corps, especially in the early days of their postings. Although there may be many events to which the heads-of-post are invited, we are especially encouraging participation by those who don’t usually receive such invitations. It is our goal to provide a social and networking opportunity in a relaxed private setting in order for members to become better acquainted with one another.”
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The Hon. Barry O'Brien - Ireland, 2009/2010 |
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The Hon. Barry O’Brien assumed duty as Vice Consul General of Ireland to the Western United States, based in San Francisco, on 2 October, 2009. He was born in Dublin, Ireland and educated at Belvedere College S.J. and University College Dublin. Barry holds a bachelors degree in Economics and a masters degree in Business Studies. Prior to this appointment as Vice Consul General, Barry served in the Anglo-Irish Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Dublin. Before joining the Irish Foreign Service. Barry worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Sydney, Australia and BearingPoint Consulting in Dublin.
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Message from Barry O'Brien:
"The Young Diplomats Club of San Francisco offers a fantastic opportunity for the younger members of the Diplomatic Corp here to interact, network, share ideas and most of all build friendships that will last. It has been my experience in attending past events that they are not only a great fun occasion but have also shown how networking can be a vital tool of diplomacy in achieving our aims. It is my hope that during my tenure as Chair of the Young Diplomats Club that we further extend our outreach. I feel very fortunate for having been posted to San Francisco; it truly is a magnificent city with a rich diplomatic history, unparalleled beauty and a cultural capital. I am very grateful for the opportunity to Chair this organization and look forward to working with you all in organising the many great events we have planned for the New Year."
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The Hon. Mohamed Elkhatib - Arab Republic of Egypt, 2010 |
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The Hon. Mohamed Elkhatib assumed his duty as Commercial Consul of Egypt to the Western United States, based in San Francisco, in August, 2009. Prior to this current appointment, Consul Elkhatib enjoyed his previous posting to Brussels, Belgium, from 2003 to 2007.Mohamed's message: "The Young Diplomats Club of San Francisco is a very special club which has members of young diplomats posted from all over the world. I was very lucky to start my post in San Francisco by attending one of the events of the club, and I really enjoyed it very much as it gave me a great opportunity to meet many of my colleagues in other consulates as well as many others involved in diplomacy and networking in San Francisco. I believe every event of the club is a new chance to have fun, exchange ideas, and get to know more people. I invite all the young diplomats posted in San Francisco to join this club to enjoy all that it offers, and I am sure that with our joined efforts, the club will grow in importance, size and attract more people who are interested in cultural exchange with various countries. |
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Message from Mohamed Elkhatib:
"I would like to wish you successful posts in San Francisco and that you enjoy the marvels of this amazing city, and I look forward for your cooperation and help as the current honorary chair of the club to have more activities and larger participation from all consulates."
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The Hon. Wang Chen - People's Republic of China, 2011 |
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| The Hon. Wang Chen served as Consul, Economic and Commercial Office in San Francisco. Wang Chen has returned to his Ministry in Beijing, China. He is currently the Deputy Division Director of the Department of Mechanic, Electronic and High-tech Industry for the Ministry of Commerce of the P.R.C. He sends everyone at the YDC his special Chinese New Year greetings! |
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| Ms. Nora Weber - Federal Republic of Germany, 2011 |
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| Ms. Nora Weber was born and raised in western Germany. She has been in the foreign service since 1996. Her previous posts abroad were Bulgaria (apprenticeship); Angola; Houston, Texas; Kabul, Afghanistan; and San Francisco. All of her assignments have been interesting and diverse. She met her husband Alex, in Kabul and they married when they arrived in San Francisco in 2008. Nora brings a tremendous amount of enthusiasm to all of her endeavors and has been a loyal participant in all of the Young Diplomats Club of San Francisco activities. |
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Message from Nora Weber:
"I am honored to be the first female honorary chairperson of the Young Diplomats Club of San Francisco as we continue this endeavor together and look forward to the fantastic experiences that lie ahead. More than ever, diplomatic relations are critical in ensuring a progressive and peaceful world. The YDC not only allows young diplomats the opportunity to hone their networking skills but it also offers a relaxed environment that fosters and encourages the development of innovative ideas that younger diplomats can provide. It has been almost two years since the Young Diplomats Club of San Francisco was launched and it has been growing ever since. Here's to many years to follow!" |
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