Tina Waddington

Tina’s career in international relations began at the U.S. Embassy in Rome as an intern during her undergraduate studies and continues through her leadership in international trade and diplomacy. She served for many years as Executive Director of the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations and now chairs the Development Committee of the Arizona District Export Council. Tina also lends her expertise to several nonprofits and boards, including the Arizona Theatre Company and the Diplomatic Corps of Arizona, among others. Through her work, she advances foreign direct investment, strengthens Arizona’s position in North American and global markets, and forges strategic partnerships that drive cross-border collaboration and economic growth. In 2022, she was honored with the Phoenix Sister Cities Global Citizen Award by Mayor Kate Gallego. Most recently, Tina was inducted as an Honorary Commander at Luke Air Force Base.

Born in Kosovo, Tina immigrated to the United States with her family following the Kosovo War and has since made Arizona her home. She earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Arizona and an MA in Social Justice and Human Rights from Arizona State University.