Jo Powell's guest appearances

Jo Powell

The Kennel Club - Crufts 2023 Show Interviews and Highlights

Notre Dame International Security Center

Lost Boys of Hannibal

Modern American Diplomacy

David Brooks

Thomas Pickering

Jennifer Smith

Chris Hill

Stephen Jenkinson

Scarlett Moffatt

Nancy Jo

Mitch Griffiths

Bill Taylor

James Adams

Barry Harris

Alex Cooper

Amanda Bell

Beth Jones

John Morris

OwlTail

An Interview with Ambassador Nancy Jo Powell by Pranav GuntupalliInterview Summary : Ambassador Nancy Jo Powell speaks about the history of US relations with South Asia including the death of American ambassador Arnold Raphel in 1988, nuclear tension in the subcontinent, and re-emerging non-alignment in India’s foreign policy today. She also recounts her experience in the foreign service and shares advice for aspiring diplomats.Biography: Ambassador Nancy Jo Powell is one of the most distinguished diplomats in modern American history. Ambassador Powell joined the foreign service in 1977, and served with distinction for over 37 years, including assignments as the US ambassador to Uganda, US ambassador to Ghana, US ambassador to Pakistan, US ambassador to Nepal, and as the first female US ambassador to India. In 2006, Amb. Powell received one of the US government’s most prestigious awards – The Homeland Security service to America award – for her work as the State Department’s senior coordinator on the Avian and Influenza epidemics. Amb. Powell holds the rank of Career Ambassador, the highest rank in the US foreign service.

An Interview with Ambassador Nancy Jo Powell by Pranav Guntupalli Interview Summary : Ambassador Nancy Jo Powell speaks about the history of US relations with South Asia including the death of American ambassador Arnold Raphel in 1988, nuclear tension in the subcontinent, and re-emerging non-alignment in India’s foreign policy today. She also recounts her experience in the foreign service and shares advice for aspiring diplomats. Biography: Ambassador Nancy Jo Powell is one of the most distinguished diplomats in modern American history. Ambassador Powell joined the foreign service in 1977, and served with distinction for over 37 years, including assignments as the US ambassador to Uganda, US ambassador to Ghana, US ambassador to Pakistan, US ambassador to Nepal, and as the first female US ambassador to India. In 2006, Amb. Powell received one of the US government’s most prestigious awards – The Homeland Security service to America award – for her work as the State Department’s senior coordinator on the Avian and Influenza epidemics. Amb. Powell holds the rank of Career Ambassador, the highest rank in the US foreign service.

Great Expectations: History of US-India Relations with Ambassador Nancy Jo Powell

Jo and Robert Powell’s beloved Bulldog puppy Ivy, from Stroud, was stolen in early 2021 “Ivy was staying with our son in Kentish Town London for a couple weeks. She was stolen from his living room – the thieves came over the garden fence and broke into the house through doors that connect the house and the garden. “Ivy was still a puppy, she was seven months old when she was taken.“The police were called as soon as our son discovered that Ivy was gone, but we didn’t receive much support from them initially. To bring Ivy home we started a social media campaign on Facebook and Twitter.“It has been devastating experience for us. We have been worried sick of her fate, how is she being cared for, whether she is neglected or used for breeding. She also had problem with her eye which would be very sore and might be in need of urgent treatment to prevent her from going blind.“The police did offer more help, assigning us a senior investigator and creating a MET police appeal video for her case, but there has been no leads so far.“It’s a terrible experience. We imagine the worst, and the frustration and worry escalates. It’s causing stress between us as a family, our youngest children keep asking where Ivy is and if our other dog – George – misses her. It’s constant heartbreak and we can’t do anything to change the situation. We can’t move on with our lives for fear and guilt of enjoying ourselves at all when she could be suffering.“The law around pet theft definitely needs to change, it is crime that needs to be taken more seriously, with tougher sentencing. Dogs are not just a possessions, you don’t just get over it and buy a new one. Pet theft is an abduction of a loved family member.“We just want Ivy back, and to take care of her as her family.” 

Jo and Robert Powell’s beloved Bulldog puppy Ivy, from Stroud, was stolen in early 2021 “Ivy was staying with our son in Kentish Town London for a couple weeks. She was stolen from his living room – the thieves came over the garden fence and broke into the house through doors that connect the house and the garden. “Ivy was still a puppy, she was seven months old when she was taken.“The police were called as soon as our son discovered that Ivy was gone, but we didn’t receive much support from them initially. To bring Ivy home we started a social media campaign on Facebook and Twitter.“It has been devastating experience for us. We have been worried sick of her fate, how is she being cared for, whether she is neglected or used for breeding. She also had problem with her eye which would be very sore and might be in need of urgent treatment to prevent her from going blind.“The police did offer more help, assigning us a senior investigator and creating a MET police appeal video for her case, but there has been no leads so far.“It’s a terrible experience. We imagine the worst, and the frustration and worry escalates. It’s causing stress between us as a family, our youngest children keep asking where Ivy is and if our other dog – George – misses her. It’s constant heartbreak and we can’t do anything to change the situation. We can’t move on with our lives for fear and guilt of enjoying ourselves at all when she could be suffering.“The law around pet theft definitely needs to change, it is crime that needs to be taken more seriously, with tougher sentencing. Dogs are not just a possessions, you don’t just get over it and buy a new one. Pet theft is an abduction of a loved family member.“We just want Ivy back, and to take care of her as her family.”

Jo Powell & Ivy - 2021 Pet Thef Campaign

Ambassador Nancy Jo Powell discusses her childhood in rural Iowa, gender discrimination at the State Department in the 1970's, and her first big break as Acting Consul General in Lahore, Pakistan in 1988.Ambassador Powell also discusses cultivating high morale in difficult posts, serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan in the wake of 9/11, the importance of mentorship, and lessons learned during her stints as the State Department's Senior Coordinator for both the Avian Influenza and Ebola.

Ambassador Nancy Jo Powell discusses her childhood in rural Iowa, gender discrimination at the State Department in the 1970's, and her first big break as Acting Consul General in Lahore, Pakistan in 1988. Ambassador Powell also discusses cultivating high morale in difficult posts, serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan in the wake of 9/11, the importance of mentorship, and lessons learned during her stints as the State Department's Senior Coordinator for both the Avian Influenza and Ebola.

Amb. Nancy Jo Powell discusses growing up in rural Iowa, first tours in Ottawa and Kathmandu, ambassadorships in India and Pakistan, and pandemic lessons learned during Avian Influenza and Ebola