Members
Consular and Emeriti members of the Diplomatic Corps of Arizona represent countries spanning the globe.
Fostering awareness & relationships between Arizonans & our international friends since 1961.
Events
Join us for an upcoming event to connect with other international-minded community members.
Scholarships
The Scholarship Award is a nonrenewable financial award in the amount of $5,000 toward the pursuit of graduate study at an Arizona university.
Who We Are
The Diplomatic Corps of Arizona (DCAZ) provides a forum for the accredited consuls in Arizona by supporting fellow Consuls and Consulates in their respective diplomatic outreach, by building relationships with governments and community, and fostering business, educational and cultural endeavors.
Recent News & Events
January 27, 2024
Diplomatic Corps members gather at Molina Fine Jewelers during our annual planning session.
September 19, 2023
The Hon. Enrique Melendez is presented with the Hispanic Heritage Award at the Fountain Hills City Council in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
June 2023
Diplomatic Corps sponsored the pilot of the Global Ties Arizona Young Diplomats Program where 22 students across the Greater Phoenix Area joined together to learn about diplomacy and civic engagement.
May 2023
Honorary Consul Fernande Hastert Kuykendall was awarded the Order of Merit while visiting Luxembourg
Celebrating the Life of a Dear Friend
Robert Paul LeMarr
1929-2023
Throughout his life, Robert Paul LeMarr (Bob) was devoted to his community. He became the Honorary Consul for Ecuador in 1962, marking the beginning of a distinguished service within the Diplomatic Corps of Arizona, where he later served as Chairman. He co-founded the Men's Art Council at the Phoenix Art Museum and served on numerous boards, including the DFA Foundation, Child Crisis Arizona (formerly the Crisis Nursery), the Arizona Kidney Foundation, the National Kidney Foundation, and the University of Colorado Foundation. Bob was honored by President Ronald Reagan with an appointment to the Advisory Board of the Peace Corps, recognizing his commitment to global harmony.
Read more his full obituary and share your condolences on his memory board here.
Upcoming Events
DCAZ Luncheon with Brett Mecum of the Arizona Space Commission
October 30, 2024 at 11:30 am
