Dunning sworn in as a new member of U.S. World War I Centennial Commission
By Chris Isleib
Director of Public Affairs, United States World War One Centennial Commission
Last week, Commander Zoe Dunning, USN (Ret.) was sworn in as a new member of the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission. The ceremony took place prior to the Centennial Commission's quarterly meeting in Washington DC.
Commander Zoe Dunning, USN (Ret.) (right) is sworn in as Commissioner on the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission by Commission Executive Director Daniel S. Dayton."I am honored to be part of this commission" Dunning said. "As a veteran, I will do everything I can to ensure that the Centennial Commission's activities ring loudly, in the name of all of America's veterans."
Dunning was nominated to the commission by House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on November 21st, 2017, and fills a seat recently held by Colonel Robert Dalessandro. The twelve members of the Centennial Commission are nominated by the President, members of the U.S. Senate, members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and by the nation's two largest veteran service organizations, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign War.
The swearing-in was officiated by Mr. Daniel Dayton, Executive Director of the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission.
"We are pleased to have Commissioner Dunning on board" said Dayton. "She brings to us a wealth of talent in leadership, management, and military acumen".
Commission Chair Terry Hamby agreed "This is a great day for us. Commissioner Dunning comes to the Commission at a particularly important time, with the start of a very busy commemorative period. Her background shows that she knows what we are about, and that she has what it takes to get things done."
Dunning holds degrees from both the U.S. Naval Academy and Stanford University. She has served as Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for the Servicemembers Legal Defense Fund, playing a pivotal role in the fight to repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’. Currently, she serves as Commissioner for the San Francisco Public Library.