FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Meridian International Center today announced the appointment of Kate Beale as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Beale will expand Meridian’s collaborations across the public and private sectors to advance American diplomacy and leadership, strengthen economic competitiveness, and build geopolitical resilience.
“Kate brings an extraordinary depth of experience across government, business, and international advocacy,” said Natalie Jones, Executive Vice President of Meridian International Center. “Her leadership will be pivotal in connecting Meridian’s mission with partners navigating today’s most pressing global challenges.”
Beale joins Meridian from Crowell Global Advisors, where she served as Managing Director and supported clients in shaping legislative, trade, and regulatory strategies worldwide. She brings 20 years of experience in foreign policy, trade, global health, humanitarian assistance, and economic policy, spanning grassroots engagement, Congress, the federal government, and the private sector.
Her previous roles include Associate Vice President of International Advocacy at The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), where she led advocacy efforts in India, Australia, and Washington, D.C., engaging with ministries, multilateral agencies, and U.S. policymakers on health systems, regulatory frameworks, and international trade. She also held senior leadership roles across government and Capitol Hill, directing strategy, congressional relations, and major international programs.
“Meridian’s unique role at the intersection of diplomacy, business, and policy is more important than ever,” said Beale. “I am honored to join the team at such a pivotal moment and look forward to forging partnerships that expand global cooperation, foster innovation, and strengthen America’s international leadership.”
Beale holds a B.A. from Boston University and studied European Studies at Dublin City University. She began her career as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Paraguay.
Meridian is a nonpartisan center for diplomacy founded in 1960 and headquartered on a historic campus in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to empower the next era of leaders to advance diplomacy for a better future. Our programs strengthen American leadership by accelerating collaboration on shared challenges, increasing economic competitiveness, and building geopolitical resilience. We equip leaders from business, science and technology, cities and states, culture and sports with the insights, networks, and resources to navigate a complex world.
