Ricardo Zuniga

Ricardo Zuniga is a seasoned diplomat and strategic advisor with extensive experience in U.S. foreign affairs and diplomatic relations. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor at the United States Institute of Peace and a Strategic Advisor with Dinámica Americas, Zuniga holds several prestigious roles including Diplomatic Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and Director of the International Student Management Office at the National Defense University. Notably, Zuniga served as Consul General in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and was a Special Envoy for the Northern Triangle while at the U.S. Department of State, where significant leadership roles were held in various capacities focused on Western Hemisphere affairs. Zuniga's earlier career includes positions at the National Security Council and multiple diplomatic assignments across the Americas and Europe, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia.