American Council on Germany
Steven E Sokol is the President of the American Council on Germany, a role held since May 2015, where efforts focus on fostering dialogue and understanding between the United States and Europe on critical issues. Previously, Steven served as President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh from July 2010 to April 2015 and held multiple positions at the American Council on Germany, including Vice President and Director of Programs from October 2002 to June 2010. Additional experience includes roles at the Aspen Institute Berlin as Deputy Director, at the Bonn International Center for Conversion as Department Head for Project Management, and as Program Officer at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Steven holds a Doctorate in Law and Policy from Northeastern University and has advanced degrees in International Relations and International Economics from Johns Hopkins SAIS, alongside a Fulbright Scholarship at Freie Universität Berlin, a BA from Wesleyan University, and a High School Diploma from the American School in London.
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American Council on Germany
The American Council on Germany (ACG) is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization that was founded in 1952 to strengthen German-American relations. Today, the ACG works across generations to provide a deeper, more nuanced understanding about Germany, Europe, and the importance of the transatlantic partnership. Through a range of programs and activities, the ACG addresses the most pressing economic, political, and social challenges of the day to ensure better mutual understanding. Among the Council's established projects are the ACG’s annual American-German Young Leaders Conference for emerging leaders from Germany and the United States, Study Tours on various topics, including workforce development, social cohesion, agriculture, and climate change. In addition, the ACG organizes other activities that convene professionals from Germany, the United States, and other countries to discuss common contemporary challenges through policy discussions with experts on complex transatlantic and overarching global issues in New York City, Washington, DC, Berlin, and at the ACG’s Eric M. Warburg Chapters across the United States.