#20 - Lt Col (R) Duilia Mora Turner

In this episode of the Foreign Area Officer Podcast Lt Col (R) Duilia Mora Turner, the first Air Force FAO on the show, shares insights into her post-retirement work at Florida International University, where she is pursuing a Ph.D. focusing on women's leadership in Latin American militaries. The conversation delves deeply into the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) program, covering its origins, implementation, and global impact. Dui recounts her experiences developing the WPS program at SOUTHCOM, emphasizing the importance of including women's perspectives in security and defense strategies. She also discusses her background, from growing up in Brazil to her career in the U.S. Air Force, and her transition to academia. This episode sheds light on the vital role of women in peace and security initiatives and highlights Dewey's contributions to this field.

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The Foreign Area Officer Podcast. Interviews with Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine officers who serve as Foreign Area Officers (FAOs) throughout the world. This podcast serves to build a community of mentors and narratives to help build the community and communicate the value of the FAO corps to senior leaders in the interagency community.