Warnke, who holds a doctorate degree from the University of Maryland, and was recognized as Alumni of the Year 2004, brings over 30 years of global business and economic development expertise.

“Christine’s dedication to diplomacy and public service makes her invaluable to our mission of creating peace through people,” said incoming board chair Carlo Capua, from Fort Worth, Texas.

Dr. Warnke served for over 25 years at global law firm Hogan Lovells where she distinguished herself as one of the first non-lawyers to work on matters of domestic and international impact. She was later asked by the mayor of Washington DC to serve as chief of international affairs and protocol where she interfaced with over 190 diplomatic missions.

“Dr. Warnke’s background and expertise in global business makes her an asset to our organization. Her long-standing service in our nation’s capital has been tremendous for Sister Cities," said Dr. Ricki Garrett, interim president and CEO of Sister Cities International.

Sister Cities International, founded in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, is the world's oldest and largest volunteer network of citizen diplomats. A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, SCI connects over 400 member communities with more than 2,000 partnerships in more than 140 countries. SCI's mission is to promote peace, mutual respect, and cultural understanding through people-to-people relationships.

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