Bachelor of Arts Degree magna cum laude The George Washington University Washington DC
The Graduate School of Design executive education Harvard University Cambridge Massachusetts
HONORS
Ada Comstock Notestein Scholar Masako Kawasaki Wittner Scholar Alpha® Chi The George Washington University Washington DC
First Place Award American Society of Interior Designers®
Civilian Award of Distinction Military Awards Division | Protocol The United States Army Quartermaster School
CERTIFICATIONS
Council for Interior Design Accreditation | An Honor Graduate of the Four Year Program American Society of Interior Designers®
CAD® Computer Aided Drafting Technology
IAPC | Certified Protocol Consultant® | CPC® International Association of Protocol Consultants® and Officers
Interior Design Program 4.00 GPA The College of William and Mary
Senior Executive Leadership Program Legendary Service I & II The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center | Headquarters Under the direction of Simon F. Cooper, Chief Operating Officer and President
JUST FOR FUN!
Graduate - United States Sailing Keel-boat Certification Program
Alinda Lewris completed all certification requirements and successfully demonstrated the ability to responsibly skipper and crew a 27-foot day-sailing sloop-rigged keel-boat. This credential is recognized by charter companies and sailing schools worldwide.
The Chesapeake Bay will never be the same! --- Sailing Instructor, US Naval Academy
WASHINGTONIAN
- Power 150 - People Who Make Things Happen - Where Power Hits new Heavy Hitters
PROTOCOL TODAY
Alinda Lewris has interviewed members of Fortune 25 to Fortune Global 500 corporations, including: government and military protocol officers, ambassadors, attorneys, and senior level executives. Many of these interviews are published in Protocol Today by the International Association of Protocol Consultants® and Officers. Lewris' research has also been featured in national and international publications like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes Traveler, and Roger E. Axtell's new book Essential Do's and Taboos: The Complete Guide to International Business and Leisure Travel. See: Press
ASSOCIATION INVOLVEMENT
American Society of Interior Designers® Allied Member ASID
Convention Industry Council (CIC) Board Member --- 2005 to 2007 A 33 member organization that represents more than 103,500 individuals and over 17,300 firms and properties in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry.
International Association of Protocol Consultants® and Officers Founder 2002 President and Chief Executive Officer 2002 - 2008 Executive Director 2009 to present
Meridian International Center Member 2002 - present Meridian Ball General Committee 2005 Celebrating Global Understanding
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
AUTHOR
Alinda Lewris was team leader and co-author of International Protocol, 1st Edition of the Convention Industry Council (CIC) International Manual, released in June 2005. She worked closely with industry experts such as Roger Axtell, Letitia Baldrige, and Dr. P.M. Forni (Professor, Johns Hopkins University) on this collaborative global publication. International Protocol is also an industry resource for the 2008 Edition.
The CIC International Manual was written by a team of industry leaders with extensive knowledge and experience in the international arena. This contribution made the manual possible. Their efforts bridged time zones and international cultures to develop a comprehensive survey of global events.
INTERNATIONAL PROTOCOL
INTERNATIONAL MANUAL
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