Combating the Opioid Crisis: Global Roots of a Domestic Epidemic

The pervasive nature of the opioid crisis leaves no corner of the U.S. untouched. This includes the Charlotte region, and our neighbors in Stanly County, who suffer the most opioid-related deaths in the state. Join us on February 20th when we host Jim Walsh, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of International Narcotics for a WACC Speaker Series as we examine the forces beyond our borders that contribute to this epidemic in our backyards.

Walsh will share his expertise on the global dimensions of the domestic opioid crisis in terms of healthcare, law enforcement, community health, and policy.

Date:
Wednesday, February 20th
Location:
Hilton Charlotte Center City
222 E. Third St
Charlotte, NC 28202 – Directions
Check-In, Networking and VIP Reception:
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lunch, Presentation, and Q&A:
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Cost:
$35 WACC student/educator/TMS member
You must be an individual WACC educator/student/TMS member to qualify for the $35 rate
$45 WACC Member Rate
$65 Non-Member Rate

 

 

 

  • Register online
  • Credit card payments (non-PayPal transactions): Please call 704-687-7762 for payment processing over the phone
  • Check payments: Please make your check payable to “World Affairs Council of Charlotte” and mail it to the following address:

World Affairs Council of Charlotte
UNC Charlotte – CHHS 227
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223

All reservation cancellations must be completed at least 3 business days prior to an event for a full refund. Pease let us know in advance if you have dietary restrictions so that we can make the appropriate accommodations.

Biographies

As Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), James A Walsh is responsible for supporting State Department programs and policies to combat illicit drugs and organized crime around the world. INL currently manages a portfolio of more than $4 billion in more than 90 countries.

Mr. Walsh has served in various senior leadership roles in the INL Front Office since January 2015. In that time, he directed State Department law enforcement and rule of law assistance activities in Europe and Asia (excluding Pakistan and Afghanistan) while overseeing the Department’s Air Wing and INL’s resources. He was also the Senior Bureau Official from December 2017 to May 2018 and Acting Principal Deputy Secretary from May to August 2018.

He previously served as the Executive Director/Controller for the bureau where he led several efforts to strengthen criminal justice assistance programs including the development of an inter-agency Criminal Justice Sector Rating Tool. Prior to joining the Department, Mr. Walsh worked in the private sector for five years supporting Fortune 500 companies. He also served nearly eight years in the U.S. Army where he had several overseas deployments leading aviation units.

James Walsh was born and raised in Northern Indiana. He is a career member of the Senior Executive Service, has a bachelor’s degree from West Point, and a master’s degree in business administration from Bowie State University. Mr. Walsh received the Presidential Meritorious Rank Award in 2017.