DC Metro - Evening at the Embassy
**SOLD OUT**
Thursday, May 266:30-9:30 p.m.
House of Sweden2900 K St. NWWashington, D.C. 20007
On behalf of the William & Mary Washington, D.C., Metro Network, it is our distinct pleasure to invite you to this year’s Evening at the Embassy, hosted by the House of Sweden located on the shores of the Potomac River in the heart of the Georgetown’s waterfront.
Beneath the embassy’s soaring ceilings, reflecting waterfalls and award-winning Scandinavian architecture, William & Mary alumni, students, parents, family and friends will gather to celebrate the remarkable community that W&M has formed in our nation’s capital.
We are honored to announce that the evening will feature remarks by Swedish Deputy Chief of Mission Ingrid Ask, as well as an update on William & Mary’s nationally recognized study abroad and international research programs from Teresa Longo, executive director of the W&M Reves Center for International Studies.
We are further delighted that the evening will feature a selection of hors d’oeuvres from celebrated Scandinavian chef Mikko Kosonen. After 15 years as the executive chef for the ambassador of Finland, Kosonen continues to excite the D.C. culinary scene by elegantly combining Nordic ingredients and techniques with traditional and modern influences.
The evening also will include a selection of wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages, and business attire is suggested. Tickets are $35 for Young Guarde alumni (class years 2012-2022) and $45 for all others.
Speakers
Jeanette (Jenny) Thompson '86
Jenny is a Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 20 years of consulting experience in Performance Measurement, Strategic Planning, and Business Process Re-engineering (BPR). At Booz Allen Hamilton, Jenny leverages her knowledge and expertise in project management, program and process evaluation, strategic planning, and performance management to assist clients in defining strategy, clarifying performance objectives, designing performance measurement systems, and developing and implementing strategies for optimizing organizational performance outcomes. In addition to her consulting work at Booz Allen & Hamilton, Jenny had a concurrent career in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring as a Colonel. She had operational experience in multiple DoD and Joint environments including the Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense (DoD CIO), and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
After growing up in Virginia Beach, Jenny was excited to join “The Tribe” at William & Mary. At William & Mary she participated in the Cambridge Program (still thinking that Cambridge is the inspiration for Hogwarts) and was also a member of Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, the Mermettes, and student government. Jenny continued her education by earning an M.B.A. at Florida Tech and also a Master’s of Science in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. She is proud to be working with such talented alumni to set the path for continued excellence at W&M.