Meet Sim Farar

Sim Farar is the Chairman of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. He is a managing member of JDF Investments Company, LLC, specializing in corporate development and financing merger transactions. For over 30 years, Mr. Farar has been a key figure in Los Angeles, serving on the board of directors of several companies. 

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In 2002, Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn appointed Mr. Farar to serve as a commissioner for the $12 billion Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension’s Trustee Fund. In 2001, he was appointed to the Woodrow Wilson Council, the private sector advisory board of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, DC. In 1994, Mr. Farar received a Presidential appointment to the Advisory Committee on the Arts of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, DC. 

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In 2021, President Joseph Biden nominated Sim Farar to serve as one of four United States representatives for the 76th Session General Assembly of the United Nations. Mr. Farar was originally appointed by former President William Clinton to the 54th General Assembly. This was only the second time in history for someone to be appointed twice. Mr. Farar is currently the Chairman of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (USACPD), appointed by former President Obama and approved by the United States Senate.

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Students at EAGLEMUN will have an unparalleled opportunity to learn firsthand from Mr. Farar's experiences. His extensive involvement in various boards and commissions highlights the depth of his expertise. Delegates can expect to gain valuable insights into the intricate dynamics of public service, international relations, and effective leadership.

 

Mr. Farar's keynote address promises to be an enlightening experience, providing a bridge between theory and real-world application. His wealth of knowledge, gained through years of navigating the complexities of corporate governance and diplomatic relations, will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the conference attendees, empowering them to approach global issues with a more informed and strategic perspective.