The Consular Corps of Washington, DC is a non-profit organization that features a unique and innovative structure combining the community of career consuls and embassy administration officials with a large cross-section of representatives from the U.S. and D.C. governments and supporting members from the local business community

Founded in 1968 by Mr. Hernan Navarro, the Consul of Chile to the United States, the Consular Corps of Washington, DC has been an active part of the Washington diplomatic scene for over 40 years.

In the beginning, the Consular Corps met monthly on an informal basis to discuss current issues and challenges facing the consular community.  In 1974, the Consular Corps of Washington, DC formally adopted its Organizational Guidelines and insignia, which are still in effect to date.  Regular professional meetings and events were established to increase the benefits and scope of the Corps.

Mission Statement:

To increase consular effectiveness in the United States by providing training, monthly informative luncheons with top speakers, and exceptional networking opportunities.

Innovative Structure:

From its inception, the Washington Consular Corps has included not only Consuls, Consuls General, and embassy Administrative officials, but also Federal officials and corporate members who work directly with the Diplomatic Community.  This unique membership brings the consuls together with those people in Washington whom they should know.

The Consular Corps is governed by an Executive Board, which is elected annually.  Membership is open to all consular representatives accredited to the United States in the Washington, DC area, as well as to government officials and corporate representatives from organizations that do business with the Diplomatic Corps.

The Executive Committee:

  • President:  Mr. Petr Kubálek, Vice-Consul at the Embassy of the Czech Republic

  • Vice-President:  Ms. Petra Grech, Consul at the Embassy of Malta

  • Secretary: Ms. Alice Coulter, Consular Officer at the Embassy of Canada

  • Treasurer: Mrs. Alina Duciu, Minister Counsellor and Head of Consular Section at the Embassy of Romania

  • Membership Officer: Ms. Dulce Fernandes, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Cabo Verde

  • Associate Member Representative:  Mr. Luca Bianchi, Department of State - OFM

  • Supporting Member Representative:  Mrs. Astrid Ruggeri, Senior Manager, Outreach and Diplomatic Engagement at BMW Group

  • Program Chair: Mrs. Katherine “Kit” Moss, President, The Potomac Exchange, LLC

  • Public Relations Officer: Mrs. Kendra McPhee-Rhule, Vice-Consul at the Embassy Consular Annex of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

  • Ombudsman: Mr. Felipe García Landa, Deputy Consul at the Embassy of Mexico