Patrick Terrien is CEO of the Columbus Council on World Affairs, known across the country for its innovation, entrepreneurship, and compelling student impact. Under his leadership, the Council launched the nationally acclaimed 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 has been a guest lecturer at Harvard’s Global Education Think Tank, speaks on globalization and equity, and serves on national boards, shaping discussions on global competence and education.