Michael Duffin
Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism
2021, 2022, 2023
Michael Duffin is a senior advisor on countering violent extremism for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism. He joined the State Department in 2013 as a Presidential Management Fellow and has traveled to more than 25 countries in his official capacity. Duffin received his Bachelor of Arts degree from DePaul University and earned graduate degrees in journalism from Northwestern University, public diplomacy from the University of Southern California, and international public policy from Johns Hopkins University.
At the Summit
The Summit was more than empty words – it made clear that a solution-driven approach is the only way to fight hate. That’s why the working group activities, which are results driven are going to be critical in defeating violent extremism. The Summit brought together the best minds in government, private sector, academia, and civil society. Being surrounded by these experts sparked new ideas – some of which I’ve already implemented or have written about.
