On November 6, 2026, Dorothy delivered the keynote address at Indiana University’s Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies’ Global Area Perspectives Symposium. Engaging with IU HLS students was a highlight.

Dorothy offered a free pop-up Pilates Class for the community in Greensboro, NC

Dorothy tested out to become a Pilates instructor at Core X Studio

During UNGA 81, Ambassador Shea spoke at a roundtable organized by Foreign Policy and Spirit of America on the role of philanthopy in security assistance, looking at Ukraine as a case study.  

By Dorothy Shea

This is the second in a two-part series on UNGA

A week before the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA) I suggested, with just a touch of irony, that we were about to embark on the World Cup of Diplomacy.  Then, like thousands of other participants and spectators, I made my way to New York City to be part of this ritual. 

Ambassador Shea moderates a fireside chat at the Global Bridgebuilders Gala on the margins of UNGA 81.

Ambassador Shea participated in a session organized by the Club de Madrid on the margins of UNGA 81 on AI.

During UNGA 2026, Ambassador Shea was interviewed on the Microsoft/GZERO Media Global Stage on the margins of UNGA about AI and Lebanon. 

On September 24, 2026, Ambassador Dorothy Shea spoke at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

On September 19, 2026, Ambassador Shea was Interviewed by the Lebanese TV Station MTV about next steps at the UN with respect to Lebanon’s Framework Agreement with Israel.

By Dorothy Shea

“Are you positioned to take advantage of the fact world leaders from almost 200 countries will be descending on New York City in a week?

Remember the incredibly captivating soccer – or football, to the rest of the world – World Cup that the United States, Canada, and Mexico hosted this year? That sports mega-spectacle is an apt metaphor for the annual UN General Assembly’s (UNGA)/High Level Week, which is just around the corner…”

On August 31, 2026 Dorothy participated in a fireside chat on current foreign policy challenges drawing from lessons learned from her 34-year career.

At the request of the American Task Force on Lebanon, Dorothy reflected on the ATFL's role in advancing ties between the United States and Lebanon.

At the request of the State Department, Ambassador Shea twice served as mentor to the Ambassadorial Seminar in 2026, preparing outgoing Ambassadors for success in leading their Missions and advancing U.S. foreign policy goals.

Participation at United Nations General Assembly High Level Week each year in September provides unmatched opportunities to engage with leaders from across the globe. Dorothy helped organizations navigate this event.