Stuart W. Holliday is the President and CEO of the Meridian International Center, nonprofit organization that works with the U.S. Department of State, U.S. embassies, governments, public and private sector organizations, and leaders worldwide to promote global diplomacy, leadership development, educational, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic policy programs. Holliday is the former U.S. Ambassador for Special Political Affairs at the United Nations and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush, and Associate Director of Presidential Personnel.