William Weiss

Diplomatic Experience

Represents interests of Government and Nationals by Conducting relations with foreign nations and international Organizations; protecting and advancing political, economic, and Commercial interests overseas; and rendering personal services to Citizens abroad and to nationals traveling to the United States: Manages and administers diplomatic or consular post abroad. Conveys views of to host government. Reports political and other developments in host country to superior or Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Analyzes basic economic data, trends, and Developments in host country or region. Advances trade by alerting Business personnel to potential foreign trade and investment Opportunities. Provides medical, legal, familial, and traveling advice and assistance to citizens. Honorary Consul for the Republic of Malta Serving the State of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska. Business, trade, economic, and public affairs issues. . 2001 Chancellor for the Diplomatic Society of St. Gabriel Global Diplomatic, Consular, International Professionals INGO. Former Ambassador of the S. M. O. of Malta to the Republic of the Marshall Islands 2003 to 2006 www.orderofmalta.org and Advisor Assisted Permanent Observer Mission of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the United Nations with Ambassador Count Jose Linati-Bosch in establishing diplomatic contacts with Pacific Island Nations Marshall Islands, Kiribati and Micronesia. Coordinate Medical and Humanitarian aid for the Pacific region. Establish diplomatic relations with nations whom did not have existing diplomatic relation with SMOM, making the SMOM truly a global group. Program of the Sovereign Order of Malta. Advocated and coordinated over US$ 1 million medical aid from US charities to Pacific island nations. Aid Liaison - Department of Health, Education and Social Affairs of the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. Liaison to U.S and international agencies providing medical aid to the Federated States of Micronesia.

Awards & Personal Accomplishments

Traveled in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Pacific and Africa. Kt. of the Order of Malta (SMOM) Kt of Rizal – Republic of Philippians Kt of the Crown Belgium – Kingdom of Belgium Kt of the Order of Constantinian of St George- Royal House of Two Sicily Grand Cross St Michael of the Wing - Royal House of Portugal Kt Vitez Rends – Imperial House of Hungary Kt. of the Order of the Dragon of Annam – Imperial House of Vietnam Kt. of the Order of the Crown – Royal House of Hawaii Kentucky Colonel – Commonwealth State of Kentucky, USA Washington State General Alabama Admiral Lifetime Achievement Award President Obama Memberships (past and present) World Affairs Council of Foreign Relation Baltimore Political Science Association United Nations Association Consular Association of Washington Consular Corps College, USA World Consular Association- Brussels- Belgium