Art at Americas Society presented a showcase of contemporary ceramics of artists who live in and interact with the Marajó archipelago of the Amazon River.
Since 2020, the Flag Series presents public artworks from artists across the Americas, bringing their contributions to audiences in New York.
Louise Blais
Ambassador Louise Blais was Canada’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York from 2017-2021. During this time since, she also served as Vice President on UNICEF’s Executive Board.
Louise Blais began her professional career as an Art Theft Analyst at Interpol. She then managed the Development Program at the National Archives of Canada before joining the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 1996.
Peter M. Boehm
Senator Peter M. Boehm holds a Ph.D in History from the University of Edinburgh, a Master of Arts in International Affairs from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from Wilfrid Laurier University.
"There’s a great deal of pressure on these three countries to now make some progress," said AS/COA Online's editor-in-chief.
Chrissy C. Borskey
Chrissy C. Borskey is a senior executive for global government affairs and policy for the GE Power Portfolio business. Chrissy focuses on shaping policies impacting the GE Power business, developing relationships with foreign and domestic government decision-makers, and supporting transactions involving governments. Chrissy works closely with the businesses to develop and execute a proactive government relations and policy practice to drive growth.
Sean Porter
Sean Porter is the Development, New Businesses and Commercial Director of the Energy Unit of the Capital Business Group of CMI-Corporación Multi Inversiones. CMI is a Latin American multinational family corporation which came to life in Central America investing and creating employment and development in the region. Founded in Guatemala in 1920, it currently employs more than 40,000 people in 16 countries.
Carmen Gisela Vergara Mas
Carmen Gisela Vergara Mas is an expert in international trade law, business development, trade negotiations, integration and trade Facilitation, with more than 25 years of professional experience in Panama and across Latin America.
Federico Muxí
Federico Muxí is a managing director and senior partner at Boston Consulting Group. He leads BCG's overall business in Spanish South America and also the firm's Financial Institutions practice area for Iberia and South America.