About Us

Our Mission

The mission of Protocol & Diplomacy International - Protocol Officers Association (PDI-POA) is to foster a global community of protocol and diplomacy professionals.

Our Vision

The vision of PDI-POA is to serve our members through education, training, and networking

Our Values

Respect - We are a diverse and inclusive association, and value and respect one another. We believe we are a better association when each of us are valued, and when we demonstrate respect for who we are and what we contribute to collective success.

Collaboration - We are a diverse and inclusive association, and value and respect one another. We believe we are a better association when each of us are valued, and when we demonstrate respect for who we are and what we contribute to our collective success. We are committed to one another’s success through engaging our fellow members, learning together, and embracing our diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise.

Inclusion - We value diverse experiences, talents, and skills and use our protocol knowledge to create a welcoming environment and provide equal access, particularly for those who may have historically been excluded or marginalized.

Trust - We act with integrity and nurture that trust at all times. We take responsibility for our actions and for their consequences.

Empowerment - We empower one another by freely sharing knowledge essential to the protocol and diplomacy fields, by entrusting one another with responsibility for the growth of our association and community, and by valuing one another’s abilities, perspectives, and contributions.

Our Structure

PDI-POA is a registered 501(c)(6) organization incorporated in the State of California in the United States of America.