Longstanding members of the Foreign Service community, particularly those with experience helping families and children of employees from the various Foreign Affairs Agencies, are welcome to apply to join our Advisory Council.
At a minimum, the Council exists to offer guidance to the FSYF Board of Directors as necessary and is welcome to provide additional assistance with all aspects of FSYF operations.
Current Advisory Council Members
Kay Branaman Eakin
President Emerita
Thomas P. Shearer
Director, Office of Overseas Schools (OOS)
Rebecca Grappo
Founder of RNG International Educational Consultants, Former FLO Education and Youth Officer
Ambassador John Lange
Retired Foreign Service, Former FSYF Board
Ray Leki
Director of Foreign Service Institute Transition Center
Alyson Rose-Wood
Former Foreign Service youth, FSYF Board Member, and Program Director (Globetrotters)
Ambassador Ruth Davis
Retired Foreign Service, Former FSYF Board
Linda Gravelink
Former FSYF President
Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Honorary Member
Former Foreign Service Youth
