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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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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 the Honorary Chair |
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"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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