Please hold the date June 20 for The Dallas Morning News Distinguished Women Leaders Lecture Series featuring Jeanne L. Phillips, U.S. ambassador and permanent representative to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France.

Ambassador Phillips will discuss the OECD's role in international diplomacy. While touching on key elements and "front burner" OECD concerns, she will provide an overview of what the OECD does and highlight the importance of the OECD in global affairs. With a Dallas businesswoman's perspective, Ambassador Phillips will examine OECD issues such as corporate governance, global economic outlook and how the OECD and it's member countries are working together in the war on terror. She will also provide a unique perspective as a distinguished leader who has overcome numerous challenges in her career.

As the United States' permanent representative to OECD, Ambassador Phillips serves as chief of the U.S. mission at the OECD in Paris, France. She is the personal representative of President George W. Bush and the chief spokesperson for the U.S. on issues and policies before the OECD. Prior to her post at the OECD, she was selected executive director of the 54^th Presidential Inaugural Committee. In 31 days, she mobilized and led a team of 600 employees and over 5,000 volunteers working with local and national governmental agencies, the U.S. military and numerous elected officials to plan and implement a complete schedule of inaugural events.

The Dallas Morning News Distinguished Women Leaders Lecture Series was formed by the Greater Dallas Chamber to educate the public about women leaders in both public and non-profit sectors, to identify future opportunities and challenges for women in leadership positions and to highlight achievements of women leaders while focusing on the challenges they have met and overcome.

Special thanks to The Dallas Morning News, Bustin & Co., Hall Financial Group, Hunton & Williams, and Southwest Airlines

The June 20 luncheon begins at noon with registration at 11:30 a.m. Advance registration is required. For more information, contact Suzanne Moser at 214-746-6787 or register online at www.dallaschamber.org in the "events" section.