Savannah Lane is a leading programs and policy director in global affairs, with a professional focus in cultural diplomacy and women’s leadership within international security. Savannah’s passion for political engagement and women’s empowerment was ignited during her tenure as Virginia’s inaugural ANNPower fellow through Vital Voices. With a global outlook, Savannah has participated in fellowships and programs worldwide, including the Running Start Star Fellowship on Capitol Hill, the Aspen Institute’s NextGen Network Fellowship, the Salaam Fellowship in Morocco, and the Cultural Diplomacy Exchange Fellowship in the United Arab Emirates. Notably, she launched the NATO 2030 Global Fellowship program and earned recognition as an Emerging Leader by the Atlantic Dialogues program in Africa. She holds a BA in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia and an MA from the University of Oklahoma in International Security, where she completed research in Dublin and Belfast. Savannah also has previous experience in international media as a commentator and analyst and was trained in media by Dick Clark Productions. Leveraging digital media with a combined audience of over 26,000, Savannah fosters connections and cultivates opportunities for youth leaders and underrepresented individuals in foreign and public policy fields. Savannah is eager to join the Aspen Institute’s International Partners and continue to foster global connections.