Consul; Amb. William Weiss, MA, JD

(425) 788-3120 Fax: (425) 696-9374

Education

Juris Doctorate in Diplomacy and International Law

Trained in all areas of law with a focus on diplomatic and international law.

Masters of Art in Psychology

Trained in negotiations, mediation, and conflict resolution strategy, skills

essential in diplomatic service.

Bachelors Degree in Human Services

Ethnic Studies- included Economic, Sociological, Geographic and

demographic factors, Inter-ethnic issues.

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Diplomatic Experience

Hon. Consul for the Republic of Malta -Serving the State of Washington

Business, trade, economic, and public affairs issues. Since 2001.Extensive network of contacts within US Congress and Senate, other federal and multiple stategovernment officials business officers in the United States and Canada.

frm Ambassador of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to the Republic of the Marshall Islands

Assisted Permanent Observer Mission of the Sovereign Order of Malta to theUnited Nations in establishing diplomatic contacts with Pacific Island Nations Marshall Islands , Kiribati and Micronesia. Coordinated Medical and Humanitarian aid for the Pacific region program of the Sovereign Order of Malta.

Advocated and coordinated over US$1,000,000 medical aid from US charities Liaison - Department of Health, Education and Social Affairs of the

Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. Liaison to U.S and international agencies providing medical aid to the Federated States of Micronesia.

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Past  and Present Adjunct Faculty

Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington

Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Washington

Lake Washington Vocational College, Kirkland, Washington

Consultant U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC

Served over a dozen times as a grant reviewer for applications

From U.S. Universities and Colleges

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Personal Accomplishments & Honors

UNCTAD award for trade & development in Asia

Traveled in Europe, Latin America ,Africa ,Asia and Pacific

Awarded Coat of Arms as Conde by Duke of Braganza, Portugal .

Knight Grand Cross, St Michael of the Wing, Portugal

Knight of Merit with Star- Constantinian Order , Spain

Knight of Magisterial Grace - Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Italy

(Established the Order of Malta in Seattle)

Knight Commander Order of Rizal, Philippines

Knight of the Vitez, Hungary

Brotherhood of the Blessed Gerard Order of Malta, with medal, South Africa

Merit Order of the Blessed Gerard,Order of Malta, Diocese of Patti, Italy

Gold Medal of Peace , Venzuela

Commissioned a Washington State General by Governor Gary Locke

Honorary Alabama Admiral awarded by Governor of Alabama

Arkansas Traveler awarded by Governor of Arkansas

Knight Order of Mediaeval Knights of London, Lord Major of London, UK

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Memberships (past and present)

World Affairs Council

Political Science Association

United Nations Association

Consular Association of Washington

Consular Corps College

World Consular Corps