Mary Burce Warlick is a highly experienced international executive and former U.S. ambassador with a wealth of expertise in foreign policy, energy security, corporate governance, and government relations. With a MA in Law and Diplomacy from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Humanities from Valparaiso University, Warlick has held top leadership roles in some of the world's most influential organizations. From serving as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources at the U.S. Department of State to being the Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Russia at the National Security Council of The White House, Warlick has demonstrated her ability to lead key organizations and deliver positive outcomes on multi-stakeholder boards. Her skills as a bilateral and multilateral negotiator are well-documented, having led major programs focused on global energy security, commercial advocacy, development assistance, political dialogue, and rule of law.

Some of Warlick's past roles include being a board member at the International Energy Agency and EITI (Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative), the Principal Officer and U.S. Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne, Australia, and being the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia at the U.S. Embassy Belgrade. Her expertise on Russia, Eastern Europe, and the Western Balkans is unquestionable, having previously held leadership positions at the Pentagon, US Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy, and as the Director, Office of Russian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.

Overall, Warlick offers strategic leadership and policy expertise on private and public sector advocacy, corporate governance, and government relations, making her a sought-after expert in the field.