Edward E. Daizovi
Alpha-Zeta
Purdue University
A former military officer and test pilot, business executive, and United States diplomat, Frater Edward Daizovi was initiated into Tau Kappa Epsilon at the Alpha-Zeta Chapter at Purdue University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Management (Minor in Finance). He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame.
Prior to his retirement in September 2021, he spent more than a decade as a Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. Department of State. Working overseas as an American diplomat, he lead efforts to protect America and Americans, to advance our interests and values around the world, to address global challenges, and to strengthen our partnerships. Throughout his career Ed has spearheaded efforts to fight poverty, hunger, and disease and lead efforts to address transnational global challenges like climate change, the use of our planet’s oceans, health problems, and to ensure that economic growth is broadly and inclusively shared.
In addition to his time in Washington, D.C., Ed served as the Foreign Policy Advisor (POLAD) to the 4-star commander at the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) located in Doral, Florida. There he was responsible for coordinating military and diplomatic efforts for the 31 countries and 12 dependencies in Central America, the Caribbean, and South America that fall under the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility (AOR).
Ed’s overseas assignments included Mauritius, Seychelles, Rome (the Vatican), Berlin, and the Dominican Republic. In Mauritius he served as lead advisor on operational and strategic issues to further United States Government (USG) priorities and goals including Diego Garcia in Mauritius and support for the U.S. Navy and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Seychelles. In Rome Ed’s work focused on partnering with the Vatican to promote human rights, the rule of law, democracy and internet freedom around the world. In Berlin he worked closely with the interagency and focused on Russia / Iran economic sanctions, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and export control issues. His initial tour in the Foreign Service was in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs where he completed a consular tour in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Ed speaks Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
Prior to joining the U.S. Department of State, Ed spent two decades in the private sector with a variety of businesses – all Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders within their respective segments. Before entering the corporate world, he served in the U.S. Army as a Chief Warrant Officer, aviator, and helicopter test pilot.
A native of New York, Ed Daizovi resides in Miramar, Florida and has been married for 33 years to Kimberlie (Kim) Daizovi. They have two daughters, Cecilia (30) & Francesca (28) and a Bichon Frise named Bella.
Ed looks forward to continuing his service as a member of the Grand Council of Tau Kappa Epsilon with a focus on providing increased value for our undergraduate members, successfully completing our 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, and ensuring that TKE is well positioned for success over next 125 years as we transition into our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.