Tanya Hilleary

This is an excellent, inspirational video. Thanks so much for posting it.

When I was growing up, I wanted to be a diplomat. However the internet industry was taking off, so instead I created a career in international marketing and public relations initially for internet companies and then ultimately using internet technologies exclusively to…[Read more]

Hi Jay-
Very good question, indeed!

Like Peter, I’m not currently in the government, however were I to pursue it, I’d want to be chin-deep in US Public Diplomacy. I have an international marketing background, and would like a sold crack at influencing the image of the USA abroad. Now more than ever, it seems there’s a dire need for it, too!

–Tanya

Hmm. I’m a a connected consultant whose kids have the day off. Going to see if that iPhone gets a signal while apple picking in the foothills of Virginia’s Shenandoah mountains.

I’m available for business calls in between tree climbing and apple collecting.

Pie, anyone? 😉

I’m @Riverbyte.

Paulette-

In my gov2.0 circles, some of the best Social Media usage guidelines have been from the US Air Force. In fact, some of their information was heralded at the PR industry’s Social Media Conference held in Las Vegas this past March. The gentleman there from USAF was Joseph Fordham, and he knew his stuff. I’ve since run into other…[Read more]

Hee. Well done. As the mother of a 6 year old boy, I can tell you it isn’t easier when you’re the live-in information source. The biggest change is that when you DO ask them to wait for the information, they’re comfortable and confident enough in their surroundings (and Mom’s laptop) to try and ferret it out themselves.

And yes, reporters/media…[Read more]