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Protocol is not there to be a
hindrance.

Protocol is there
to ensure
nothing else is.

- Clay Doherty

CLAY DOHERTY,

THAT PROTOCOL GUY

Helping others grow their relationships is what protocol and etiquette are all about for Clay Doherty.

It's not about following a strict set of rules, even when you have to; it's about how those guidelines work to establish parity under which to operate. From that position, each side can play to their strengths, thereby opening doors to new ideas and collaboration.

 

Building upon this belief, Clay opened High Touch Engagement to combine his personal passion for protocol and etiquette with his deeply-rooted beliefs in the power of dynamic connectivity.  

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Bringing this unique perspective to the table for clients and partners alike, Clay is able to lean into points of commonality between clients and stakeholders to create dynamic solutions and opportunities that advance ideas into action, and action into results.

 

Clay prepares his clients to thrive in any environment, avoiding common cultural misunderstandings while engaging with a high touch anywhere in the world.

To learn more about High Touch Engagement and working with Clay, visit our corporate website at hightouchengagement.com.

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THAT PROTOCOL JOURNEY

2012

SENIOR US GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE & SPECIAL ADVISOR TO PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO

Produced the 2012 Kosovo International Women’s Summit, the largest summit ever convened in Kosovo featuring prominent global leaders including former US Secretary of State Madeline Albright. Clay received a Presidential Letter of Commendation for his efforts which led to the creation of the Kosovo Women's Chamber of Commerce.

2013

APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF PROTOCOL & SPECIAL EVENTS 

US AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID)

A political appointee in the Obama Administration, Clay served as the first-ever senior advisor to USAID leadership on all matters related to diplomatic engagement and international protocol, overseeing more than 200 annual visits, meetings and ceremonies with Heads of State/Government, Royalty, Ministers, Ambassadors and high-profile dignitaries.

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BY

THAT

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