FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Director of the East Asia Program at Stimson, Alan Romberg Speaks at Speaker’s
Assembly February 13th Luncheon
Contact:
Arden McCurdy, Executive Director
(239) 948-7909
SpeakersAssembly@aol.com
Bonita Springs, Fla. (January 30, 2014) A twenty-seven year veteran of the State Department, Director
of the East Asia Program at Stimson, Alan Romberg will be the featured speaker at The Speakers
Assembly of Southwest Florida February 13th luncheon event, held at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Report and Spa - 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134. This event begins with member
networking at 11:00 a.m. and the program and luncheon begin at 11:45 a.m., followed by a 30 minute
question and answer session with the speaker.
At his appearance in Southwest Florida, Romberg will discuss United States relations with China and
Korea. According to their website, “The Stimson Center is a nonprofit and nonpartisan think tank that
finds pragmatic solutions to global security challenges.” Romberg has served as Director of the East Asia
Program since 2000.
Prior to joining Stimson, Romberg enjoyed a distinguished career working on Asian issues, both in and
out of government, including 27 years in the State Department, with over 20 years as a U.S. Foreign
Service Officer. He was the principal deputy director of the State Department's Policy Planning staff,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for public affairs and deputy spokesman of the department.
He served in various capacities dealing with East Asia, including director of the Office of Japanese Affairs,
member of the Policy Planning staff for East Asia, and staff member at the National Security Council for
China. He served overseas in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Additionally, Romberg spent almost 10 years as the CV Starr Senior Fellow for Asian Studies at the
Council on Foreign Relations, and was special assistant to the secretary of the navy.
Romberg holds an M.A. from Harvard University, and a B.A. from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public
and International Affairs at Princeton University.
To attend this luncheon and hear the presentation by Alan Romberg, followed by the opportunity to ask
questions, visit www.SpeakersAssembly.com or call (239) 948-7909.
Members of The Speakers Assembly of Southwest Florida attend eight seasonal luncheon events to be
enlightened, educated and entertained by the world-class speakers. New members are always welcome
to join the organization. Information about membership can be found at www.SpeakersAssembly.com
and by calling (239) 948-7909.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS ASSEMBLY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
The Speakers Assembly of Southwest Florida is a 501©6 non-profit, non-partisan organization. It strives
to fulfill its purpose to foster an informed membership by presenting the world’s best thinkers, leaders
with distinguished accomplishments, and speakers with proven ability to enlighten, educate and
entertain listeners. The Speakers Assembly of Southwest Florida offers eight events, between November
and April, in Southwest Florida, and also offers scholarships to area students. For more information,
please call (239) 948-7909 or visit www.SpeakersAssembly.com.
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Images Attached
 The Speakers Assembly of Southwest Florida Logo
 Alan Romberg Headshot