Elissa Golberg

• Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations, Geneva

Master's in Int'l Relations, Norman Paterson School of Int'l Affairs. Since 1996, with Canadian diplomatic service, as adviser and analyst on peace and conflict issues, human rights and humanitarian affairs. Currently, Ambassador and Permanent Rep. of Canada to UN and Conference on Disarmament, Geneva. Assignments incl. Director-General, Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force (START), Rep. of Canada in Afghanistan, Director, Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Response Division Foreign Affairs. Participated in mgmt of Canadian Gov't responses to conflicts and natural disasters, incl. Co-Coordinator, 2010 Gov't of Canada Haiti Earthquake Task Force and 2011 Japan Triple Disaster Task Force. Author of articles and book chapters on whole-of-gov't coordination, civilian protection and refugees. Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum. Recipient: ISAF General Service Medal; Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal; Public Service Award of Excellence; Ministerial Awards for Foreign Policy Excellence. Named to Canadian 40 under 40 (2009).