With over 20 years of experience in foreign policy, national security, and financial services, Morgan Ortagus served as Deputy Presidential Special Envoy to the Middle East, Special Representative for Lebanon, Counselor to the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, and Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State. She brokered the first Israeli-Lebanese diplomatic meetings, leading the first direct negotiations between the two countries in 32 years. She secured a ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon and negotiated the end of the 48-year UNIFIL mission. She also served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves. Morgan helped establish Rubicon Founders, cofounded Mare Liberum, and founded Polaris National Security bringing together expertise across diplomacy, defense, finance, and strategic advisory.
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