Madeleine Albright

Madeleine Albright began her illustrious career in public service as Chief Legislative Assistant to Senator Edmund Muskie in 1976. During the Carter Administration, she served both the White House and National Security Council in formulating foreign policy legislation. Before becoming Secretary of State, Albright served as US Ambassador to the United Nations in President Clinton's Cabinet.

As distinguished a scholar as a stateswoman, Secretary Albright has been a Fellow at both the Woodrow Wilson Institute and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. In 1982, she was appointed Research Professor of International Affairs at Georgetown University where she was voted best teacher four times. Today, Secretary Albright is once again a professor at Georgetown.

Madeleine Albright is the author of three books: Madam Secretary (2003), The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs (2006) and Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership (2008).