Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is a former U.S. Representative from Florida and the first Hispanic woman to serve in Congress. During nearly three decades representing South Florida, she became a leading voice on U.S. foreign policy, serving as Chairwoman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa.

Rep. Ros-Lehtinen’s work in Congress focused on advancing democracy, strengthening national security, supporting international trade and addressing issues across defense, energy, education and immigration. She also served on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, bringing practical insight and perspective to conversations about global affairs, public policy and the forces shaping business and the public sector.

Today, Rep. Ros-Lehtinen brings her deep experience in Congress, foreign affairs and national security to conversations about global policy, bipartisan leadership and the forces shaping business and public-sector decision-making.