Victoria Sturdivant O'Connell

Victoria Sturdivant O'Connell is an experienced Press and Communications Officer at the U.S. Department of State, with a tenure commencing in February 2012, specializing in strategic press campaigns and media responses for senior officials. Past roles include Public Diplomacy and Cultural Affairs Officer, overseeing various cultural and youth outreach programs, and leading the International Visitor Leadership Program as Cultural Affairs Program Officer. Earlier experience involved managing operations within the Near Eastern Affairs and South/Central Asian Affairs divisions, and serving as Public Diplomacy Desk Officer, coordinating with multiple European countries. Victoria Sturdivant O'Connell holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Agnes Scott College and two Master's degrees in International Relations and Affairs from the Georgia Institute of Technology.