Jan Du Plain is the CEO and President of Du Plain Global Enterprises, a global public relations and special events company that specializes in representing diplomatic and international organizations. For years, Jan has been immersed in DC's diplomatic community developing rich and substantial experience developing networks within embassies and other international associations and institutions in DC. Jan has played a lead role in developing numerous events that have featured heads of state, ambassadors, experts, and other influential participants as well as significant and wide-ranging programs including Passport DC, the Around the World Embassy Tour, World Trade Center/DC's Embassy Showcase: Winternational, EventDC's Embassy Chef Challenge, AAFSW's State Department's Fashion and Diplomacy, and the National Press Club's (NPC) Ambassadors' Reception. She has also served as Embassy Liaison for the World Trade Center/DC, EventsDC, CTDC and the NPC's International Correspondent's Committee, among others.