Ambassador Otto F. von Feigenblatt is an academician of the Royal Academy of Doctors of Spain, the Royal Academy of Economics and Financial Sciences of Spain, and the Royal Spanish Academy of the Sea. He was knighted by King Phillip VI of Spain with the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic for his contributions to the social sciences and to the study of leadership in Spain and in Latin America. Ambassador von Feigenblatt's research is interdisciplinary and he holds multiple earned doctorates and has received more than ten honorary doctorates for his research and service. His research focuses on the nexus between management and international development with a focus on applied anthropology.He is currently serving as AMBASSADOR and Deputy Permanent Observer to the United Nations for the OIJ. In November 2023 he was appointed adviser for education with ambassatorial rank by the Secretary General of the Andean Parliament.
HE Ambassador Otto F von Feigenblatt,
MA, PhD, EdD, ALM, FRAI
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Ambassador and Adviser for Education Affairs, Andean Parliament
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Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Observer of the International Youth Organization to the United Nations
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Knight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (Spain)
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Dean of Global Relations, Latin Division, Keiser University
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Professor and Chair, Graduate Education Department, Latin Division, Keiser University (Florida, USA)
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Honorary Consul of the Republic of Namibia for the State of Georgia
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HONORS AND AWARDS
2024 | DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OF PUERTO RICO, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Plaque of Recognition for contributions to education |
2024 | MUNICIPALITY OF SALINAS, Republic of Ecuador | Plaque of Honor as an Illustrious Visitor |
2023 | CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Honorary Doctor of Education |
2023 | CENTRAL AMERICAN PARLIAMENT (PARLACEN), San Salvador, Salvador | Order of Honor of Central American Merit “Roberto Carpio Nicolle” |
2023 | ANDEAN PARLIAMENT, Quito, Ecuador | Adviser for Education (ad honorem) |
2023 | MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA, Cocle, Panama | Grand Cross of the Order of President Arosemena |
2023 | CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, New York, USA | Proclamation of Recognition |
2022 | NATIONAL ACADEMY OF HISTORY OF ECUADOR, Quito, Ecuador | Honorary Member |
2021 | ANDEAN PARLIAMENT, Guayaquil, Ecuador | Order of Simon Bolivar for Latin American Integration |
2020 | SENATE OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, Paris, France | Medal of the French Senate |
2019 | RED CROSS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO, Rome, Italy | Silver Cross |
2019 | UNIVERSIDAD DE SAN JOSE, San Jose, Costa Rica | Honorary Doctor of Social Sciences |
2019 | UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL, San Jose, Costa Rica | Honorary Doctor of Psychology |
2019 | CITY OF SWEETWATER, Florida, USA | Proclamation declaring“Dr. Otto F. von Feigenblatt Day” |
2019 | UNIVERSIDAD ISAAC NEWTON, San Jose, Costa Rica | Honorary Doctor of Education |
2019 | UNIVERSIDAD INTERNACIONAL DE LAS AMERICAS, San Jose Costa Rica | Honorary Doctor of Social Science |
2019 | THE ALBANIAN RED CROSS (ARC), Tirana, Albania | Grand Badge of Honor and Merit |
2019 | National Assembly of Ecuador, Quito ECUADOR | Condecoración Asamblea Nacional Dr. Vicente Rocafuerte al mérito educativo |
2019 | London, UNITED KINGDOM | Freedom of the City of London |
2018 | City of Homestead, Florida USA | Key to the City |
2017 | Madrid, KINGDOM OF SPAIN | Knight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic |
EDUCATION
2020-2022
Master of Liberal Arts
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Boston, Massachusetts
Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies
Field: Anthropology and Archaeology
2019-2021
Graduate Certificate
2013-2016
Doctor of Education
2008-2013
Doctor of Philosophy
2021-2022
Graduate Certificate
2007-2008
Master of Arts
CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY
Bangkok, Thailand
Master of Arts in International Development
2003-2007
Bachelor of Social Science
RITSUMEIKAN ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Beppu, Japan
Bachelor of Social Science in Asia Pacific Studies
News
HOUSEHOLD
Office of the Household of His Excellency Ambassador Otto Federico von Feigenblatt
Suite 205, Albany Towers,
235 W. Roosevelt, Albany, GA 31701
Private Secretary: Mr. Miguel Alava Alcivar
Chamberlain: Dr. Luis Gregorio Holguín Galarón
Secretary for Research: Dr. Oscar Yecid Aparicio Gomez
email: everwisehall@vonfeigenblatt.com
Seat of the House: Everwise Hall, Florida
Affinity: The Household’s affinity includes persons who support its activities. Members of the affinity are members of the extended household and therefore are invited to participate in a wide range of activities organized in several countries. Distinguished retainers are supporters who have distinguished themselves in their fields and who enjoy a close relationship with the head of the house. Other members of the affinity include participants in the Interuniversity Lecture Series, one of the central projects of the Household. The House also sponsors two peer-reviewed academic journals, the Journal of Alternative Perspectives in the Social Sciences and the Journal of Asia Pacific Studies. Both journals are indexed and catalogued by EBSCO.
Institutions Under the High Patronage of the House:
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International Academy of Social Sciences
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Interuniversity Lecture Series
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Journal of Alternative Perspectives in the Social Sciences
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Journal of Asia Pacific Studies
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Universidad Central de Colombia
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Universidad Autónoma de los Andes (UNIANDES, Ecuador)
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Observatorio MAPFRE de Finanzas Sostenibles (Spain)
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Instituto de la Experiencia Exponencial (Ecuador)
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Ed&TIC Research Center (Colombia)
GALLERY
With His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain. 2023
Meeting with the President and Secretary General of the Andean Parliament
Making an official visit to the University Club of Mexico City.
Hosting the Gala dinner for the Interuniversity Conference at the Harvard Club of New York City. With the ambassadors of Salvador, SICA, and the Deputy Secretary of Education of Puerto Rico
Chairing the First Interuniversity Conference on Youth, Education, and Research at the United Nations. December 5th, 2023
Chairing the First Interuniversity Conference on Youth, Education, and Researche. December 5th, 2023. United Nations Headquarters
Receiving the Medal of Honor of the Universidad Autonoma de Colombia (Bogota, Colombia)
Receiving an honorary professorship from the University of Cuenca de la Plata (Corrientes, Argentina)
Conducting research at Angkor Wat Cambodia