BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Julie Duhaut-Bedos is a seasoned French diplomat with a career spanning more than 20 years across five countries. She served as the Consul General of France in Los Angeles from 2020 to 2024. Following her post, she remained in Los Angeles and was recently appointed Diplomat-in-Residence and Interim Director of the USC Center of Public Diplomacy. She is also the founder and CEO of Julinks, a consulting practice focused on establishing connections and partnerships between the U.S., France, and Europe in the fields of education, research and innovation, culture, sports, and business.

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As Consul General of France in Los Angeles, she was a driving force in strengthening French-American relations. Most recently, she actively facilitated the exchange of expertise between Paris and Los Angeles in preparation for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Prior to her tenure in Los Angeles, she served as Deputy Ambassador at the French Embassy in Australia, and she has held influential roles in embassies in Canada, Tunisia, and at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. 

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She holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Sciences Po Paris and a Bachelor’s in History from Aix-Marseille University. She has been awarded the distinction of Knight in the French National Order of Merit and honored by the City of Los Angeles, the City of Beverly Hills, and the Los Angeles Police Department for her contributions to cultural, economic, and subnational diplomacy. She serves on multiple boards and is an active member of Los Angeles’ vibrant diplomatic and business communities.

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Julie’s election to the ICDLA board is due to her extensive expertise in the field of international relations and cultural diplomacy and her deep commitment to mentorship, fostering inclusive leadership, and advancing women in diplomacy.