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Image - Wally Brewster and Bob Satawake
Image - Wally Brewster and Bob Satawake

Breaking Protocol With Diplomats Bob Satawake and James "Wally" Brewster

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In 2013, Bob Satawake accompanied his husband, Ambassador James "Wally" Brewster, to the Dominican Republic for what would be a historic and controversial tour of duty representing the United States in the island nation. As the first gay diplomatic spouse in the Western Hemisphere, Satawake received little if any guidance from the U.S. State Department on navigating his new role. As a result, he had little choice but to break the sometimes rigid protocols of diplomatic life.

Come hear Satawake and Brewster talk about their experience making a new path as openly gay diplomats in a conservative and religious country, overcoming obstacles with kindness and sensitivity.

Speakers
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Bob Satawake

Author, Breaking Protocol: Forging a Path Beyond Diplomacy; Senior Advisor to the Ambassador, U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo; Twitter @bsatawake

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James "Wally" Brewster

Former U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic; CEO, Insignias Global; Twitter @wallybrewster

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Michelle Meow

Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show" (Online and KBCW/KPIX TV)—Co-Host

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John Zipperer

Host, Week to Week Political Roundtable; Vice President of Editorial & Media, The Commonwealth Club—Co-Host