Embassy Simulation with Ambassador David Young & Professor Carol Spahn

Calling all students!

On Friday, May 8th, we're thrilled to be welcoming Former Ambassador David Young to Korbel for a series of engagements, including an interactive simulation event built specifically to arm students with foreign service and diplomatic skills.

Students will participate in a U.S. embassy scenario that grows increasingly complex, mimicking real-life examples of diplomatic maneuvering on foreign soil. Participants will represent various interest groups, with feedback and guidance from Amb. Young and Rice Family Professor of the Practice of International and Public Affairs Carol Spahn.

Registration details forthcoming!

About Former Ambassador Young:

David Young is a retired U.S. Ambassador, United Methodist minister, university lecturer, and professional leadership and life coach.

For 35 years Young was a career diplomat with the U.S. State Department, serving overseas in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and southeast Asia. He was Ambassador to Malawi (2022-24), Charge d’Affaires (acting chief of mission) in Zambia and South Africa, Deputy Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Public Affairs Officer in Guatemala, human rights officer in Vietnam, and political officer in Panama.  He also served at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in New York, and in assignments in Washington, including the crisis management Operations Center and offices working on Sudan, South Sudan, Myanmar, Oman, Bahrain, and international religious freedom. He retired in 2024.