Washington Circle – Hosted by H.E. The Ambassador of Spain

On September 30, 2014, the Washington Circle gathered for dinner at the residence of His Excellency The Ambassador of Spain, Ramón Gil-Casares. As the Honorary Chair of RI’s 36th Anniversary Dinner, the Ambassador spoke of his time serving as the Spanish Ambassador to Sudan and South Sudan. In addition, the evening featured an around-the-world presentation and a back-from-the-field report on the displacement crisis in Iraq by RI President Michel Gabaudan. 

 His Excellency The Ambassador of Spain, Ramon Gil-Casares
His Excellency The Ambassador of Spain, Ramon Gil-Casares
 RI President Michel Gabaudan
RI President Michel Gabaudan
 RI's 36th Anniversary Dinner Benefit Chairs Frederica and George Valanos and RI Board Chair Eileen Shields-West
RI’s 36th Anniversary Dinner Benefit Chairs Frederica and George Valanos and RI Board Chair Eileen Shields-West
 William and Anne Smith, Eileen Shields-West, Ambassador Ramon Gil-Casares and Washington Circle Chair Mariella Trager
William and Anne Smith, Eileen Shields-West, Ambassador Ramon Gil-Casares and Washington Circle Chair Mariella Trager
 Didi Cutler, Former Ambassador of Mexico to the United States Arturo Sarukhan, and RI Board Member Lisa Barry
Didi Cutler, Former Ambassador of Mexico to the United States Arturo Sarukhan, and RI Board Member Lisa Barry
 Dane Nichols, RI Board Emeritus Judy Mayotte, RI Climate Displacement Program Manager Alice Thomas, and RI Senior Advocate for Government Relations Ann Hollingsworth
Dane Nichols, RI Board Emeritus Judy Mayotte, RI Climate Displacement Program Manager Alice Thomas, and RI Senior Advocate for Government Relations Ann Hollingsworth