Christopher Nyce is Director of the Economic Competitiveness Program at the Institute of the Americas. He brings more than two decades of experience in international diplomacy, environmental policy, economic development, and strategic engagement. Before joining the Institute, Nyce served with the U.S. Foreign Service, including as the first Energy & Environment, Science, Technology and Health Officer at the U.S. Mission to the African Union. In that role, he advanced U.S. engagement on energy, environment, innovation, and regional cooperation and also served periods as Chargé d’Affaires and Acting Deputy Chief of Mission.