Patrick Terrien, CEO of the Columbus Council on World Affairs, leads programming and strategy, securing partners like Harvard and Honda. Under his leadership, the Council launched the Global Scholars Diploma and Global Fluency Institute. A Georgetown graduate, he worked at USAID promoting U.S. exports in Asia, directed corporate fundraising at COSI Columbus, and led a global sustainability project at Right Management. Recognized for his international expertise and earning accolades like the Forty Under 40 Award, he advises global education initiatives, speaks on globalization and equity, and serves on national boards, shaping discussions on global competence and education.