USGLC Tribute Celebration Co-Chairs Edgar Sandoval of World Vision, C.D. Glin of PepsiCo, Inc., Dr. Jenelle Krishnamoorthy of Merck and Sen. John Boozman.
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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) honored U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) as a champion of America’s global leadership in recognition of his efforts to strengthen U.S. foreign development assistance and humanitarian aid. The organization recognized Boozman’s steadfast support of programs and resources that address global food security and development efforts.
In addition to Boozman, the organization also paid tribute to U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY-05).
“It is an honor to be recognized alongside such strong advocates for America’s international leadership. During my time in Congress, I have been proud to support foreign assistance programs that not only aid our allies, partners, neighbors and potential new markets, but also serve to bolster U.S. security and economic opportunity. I look forward to continuing to champion our nation’s critical role in saving lives, curing disease and feeding the hungry globally, including by ensuring our farmers have the tools and resources necessary to produce a safe and abundant food supply,” Boozman said.
“At a time of rising threats abroad, leaders like Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Senator Susan Collins, Senator John Boozman, and Representative Gregory Meeks prove that America’s strength lies in its unity of purpose,” said USGLC President & CEO Liz Schrayer. “They get it: showing up on the world stage with effective diplomacy and global development isn’t just about helping others, it’s about making a difference for America’s kitchen table issues. It’s how we outcompete China, safeguard our security, and grow our economy. I’m enormously proud to see USGLC once again bring together hundreds of bipartisan leaders from across the public and private sectors for this annual celebration of change-makers—because when these champions lead, America wins.”
As the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and a co-chair of the Senate Hunger Caucus, Boozman has crafted, shaped and passed policies to combat the global food security crisis. The senator is also a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and serves on the State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee that oversees funding for U.S. foreign assistance.
In October 2023, Boozman joined USGLC for its inaugural South Summit hosted in Little Rock. The event highlighted how states like Arkansas and others across the American South are impacted by America’s leadership abroad.
The USGLC is a broad-based influential network of over 500 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic, military, and community leaders in all 50 states who support strategic investments in American foreign assistance and development. USGLC’s Arkansas Advisory Committee brings together more than 50 prominent business, nonprofit, military, faith-based, political and academic leaders – co-chaired by former Senators Tim Hutchinson and Mark Pryor – who understand how American global leadership matters for Arkansas and why investments in development and diplomacy help keep America safe and strengthen Arkansas’s economy.