This question and his answers have guided the personal and professional journey of Clay Doherty. Growing up in a Navy family, Clay's parents instilled in him from an early age a sense of duty - of service over self - and that he would always have an obligation to give back more than would be given. This commitment to service in the public interest is his cornerstone, both in his public service and in the private sector.

Today, Clay is a globally-recognized expert and highly sought-after consultant in strategic communications and global engagement strategies. Regulaly advising government agencies, corporations, private foundations and civil society organizations on strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, Clay combines his personal passion for creative ideation with his deeply-rooted beliefs in the power of dynamic connectivity. 
 

A certified expert in diplomatic protocol and corporate etiquette, Clay has been a regular guest lecturer on cross-cultural engagement at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania at both the undergraduate and graduate levels over the last five years.