Purposeful Partnerships: Highlights from Meridian’s Annual Congressional and Ambassadorial Spouses Luncheon
Meridian International Center hosted congressional and ambassadorial spouses for a luncheon in honor of the 56th Annual Meridian Ball at Meridian House in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2024. Photo by Jess Latos.
As partners of influential leaders, congressional and ambassadorial spouses play a pivotal role in supporting and advancing bipartisan initiatives and international diplomacy, strengthening both global and domestic cooperation. On September 12, 2024, the 56th Annual Meridian Ball Congressional Co-Chairs, Dr. Janine Bera and Mr. Charles Capito, Jr., hosted a luncheon celebrating spouse’s key role in fostering collaboration and reinforcing mutual respect in governance and global engagement. During the event, Dr. Bera and Mr. Capito shared their personal experiences and underscored the broader impact of spouses of Members of Congress. They shared insights into how their roles extend beyond personal support, emphasizing the crucial contributions that spouses make in fostering bipartisan and international relations.
As the leading nonpartisan diplomacy center in the nation, Meridian is dedicated to strengthening connections between key diplomatic figures and recognizing their role in shaping a stronger and more prosperous future. This luncheon was held in honor of the 56th Annual Meridian Ball, which unites leaders from both the public and private sector to celebrate Meridian’s ongoing efforts to prepare leaders for the future.
Charles Capito, Jr. delivering remarks during Meridian’s Annual Congressional and Ambassadorial Spouses Luncheon, held at Meridian House in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2024. Photo by Jess Latos.
Meridian hosted its Annual Congressional and Ambassadorial Spouses Luncheon in honor of the 56th Annual Meridian Ball at Meridian House in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2024. Photo by Jess Latos.
Janine Bera (WellSpace Health) delivering remarks during Meridian’s Annual Congressional and Ambassadorial Spouses Luncheon, held at Meridian House in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2024. Photo by Jess Latos.
Megan Beyer (U.S. Department of State) during Meridian’s Annual Congressional and Ambassadorial Spouses Luncheon, held at Meridian House in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2024. Photo by Jess Latos.
Janine Bera (WellSpace Health) during Meridian’s Annual Congressional and Ambassadorial Spouses Luncheon, held at Meridian House in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2024. Photo by Jess Latos.
Didi Cutler (Didi Cutler Photography) and Lisa McGovern (Prevent Cancer Foundation) during Meridian’s Annual Congressional and Ambassadorial Spouses Luncheon, held at Meridian House in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2024. Photo by Jess Latos.
Charles Capito, Jr. and Zumrud Ibrahim (Embassy of Azerbaijan) during Meridian’s Annual Congressional and Ambassadorial Spouses Luncheon, held at Meridian House in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2024. Photo by Jess Latos.
Figen Önal (Embassy of Türkiye) during Meridian’s Annual Congressional and Ambassadorial Spouses Luncheon, held at Meridian House in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2024. Photo by Jess Latos.
Douglas Bakshian (Embassy of Luxembourg), Simone-Marie Meeks, and Dinara Ashikbayeva (Embassy of Kazakhstan) during Meridian’s Annual Congressional and Ambassadorial Spouses Luncheon, held at Meridian House in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2024. Photo by Jess Latos.
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Purposeful Partnerships: Highlights from Meridian’s Annual Congressional and Ambassadorial Spouses Luncheon | September 2024
