Humanitarian Ambassadors Program

How the Program Works

• Global Collaboration: Ambassadors collaborate on cross-border humanitarian projects aligned with the UN’s SDGs.
• Advocacy and Awareness: They use their platforms to raise awareness about health, education, and equity through international events and media engagement.
• Mentorship and Youth Engagement: Ambassadors mentor students and young professionals in leadership, global citizenship, and diplomacy through Gatsby-supported programs.
• Strategic Partnerships: The Foundation and Ambassadors co-develop initiatives with international organizations, embassies, and cultural institutions to scale impact.

Ambassador Denis G. Antoine

Founding Humanitarian Ambassador, The Gatsby Showcase Foundation

Ambassador Denis G. Antoine is a distinguished diplomat, educator, author, and humanitarian whose global influence spans more than three decades of service to international development and diplomacy.

He has represented Grenada at the highest levels of international engagement, including as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, where he was elected Vice President of the 69th Regular Session of the UN General Assembly. He also served as Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), where he was recognized as Dean of the Ambassadors of the Americas for his leadership and statesmanship.

Ambassador Antoine’s commitment to education and global citizenship is reflected in his academic leadership as Ambassador-at-Large and Director of International Programs and Exchange at the University of the District of Columbia, as well as his work with UNESCO Clubs and Model United Nations programs worldwide. He continues to engage with youth and academic institutions to promote diplomacy, cultural understanding, and leadership development.

As Founder and CEO of GDAGLOBAL LLC, he advances international partnerships and provides thought leadership in diplomacy, education, and sustainable development. An accomplished author, Ambassador Antoine has published several works that inspire global awareness and peace, including Get on Board Dear Children of the World (2020), which introduces children to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through storytelling, and Effective Diplomacy in the 21st Century (2020), which explores the evolving role of diplomacy in global progress.

Throughout his career, Ambassador Antoine has been honored with numerous awards, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award for International Service. His academic achievements include a Ph.D. in Organizational Management from LaSalle University, an M.S. from National Louis University, and B.S. and M.A.T. degrees from the University of the District of Columbia.

Today, as Founding Humanitarian Ambassador of the Gatsby Showcase Foundation, Ambassador Antoine leads a new era of humanitarian diplomacy — guiding partnerships between the Foundation, UN missions, and global organizations to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His work continues to inspire a generation of leaders to “be ambassadors for a better world.”