LLILAS Benson and the LBJ School of Public Affairs proudly present the 2026 Mary Ann Faulkner Distinguished Lecture in Latin American Public Affairs and Politics.
Please join us in welcoming distinguished speaker Everett Eissenstat, Executive Vice President, Inter-American Development Bank, for the lecture "Navigating Turbulence: The IDB’s Role in a Changing Hemisphere."
About the Speaker
UT Austin alumnus Everett Eissenstat (MA, LLILAS, 1988) is an internationally recognized leader in government affairs and economic policy with more than three decades of experience spanning the public and private sectors. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions focused on global trade, energy, and international economic affairs, helping shape policy and strengthen economic partnerships around the world. His expertise has been sought by governments, multinational organizations, and private industry, where he has played a key role in advancing strategic international initiatives. In 2026, he was appointed Executive Vice President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), one of the region’s leading development institutions. Eissenstat’s career reflects a longstanding commitment to international cooperation, economic growth, and public service.
About the Series
The Mary Ann Faulkner Distinguished Lecture Series was launched by the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) in February 2024 and named in honor of Mary Ann Faulkner, a former first lady of UT Austin (1998–2006), whose husband, President Larry Faulkner, made the growth of Latin American Studies at UT Austin a centerpiece of his term. The series welcomes current and former public servants, community leaders, public policy scholars, and public intellectuals to address issues of broad import relevant to contemporary Latin America.
Location: LBJ School of Public Affairs, SRH 3.122
Reception to follow: First Floor Lobby North, LBJ School, SRH 3.100N
Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Paloma Díaz.
Paid public parking available in Manor Garage.
