Eric Farnsworth

Eric Farnsworth

Vice President, Americas Society/Council of the Americas


Eric Farnsworth is a foreign policy professional who has practiced primarily on Western Hemisphere issues for 35 years. He is widely published, quoted, and sought after as a conference keynoter and panelist. With experience in the White House, State Department, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, U.S. Senate, and the policy non-profit sector, he continues to be directly involved in the formulation and implementation of U.S. policy with significant impact on relevant issues.

For his efforts, he has been formally recognized by several governments including Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama, and he is an Academic Correspondent of Uruguay.

He graduated with an MPA (International Relations) from Princeton and a BA (economics, history, political science) from Ball State. He and wife Molly regularly attend McLean Presbyterian Church in McLean, Virginia.

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