What's Ahead in 2026 | Fireside Chat with EU Ambassador Andrew Standley

Back by popular demand, Ambassador Andrew Standley returns to Music and Minds

Music And Minds.org presents EU Ambassador Andrew Standley in a fireside chat on the Inverness Ridge. Ambassador Standley will provide critical insights into the far-reaching impact of the Trump Administration. The administration’s rapid-fire, “shock and awe” approach has brought about a period of intense upheaval and sweeping change. Their strategy of enacting “everything all at once” has been central to advancing an aggressive and unprecedented agenda, resulting in the rapid dismantling and restructuring of numerous aspects of the U.S. government.

Now, more than ever, it is essential for us to stay on the solution side by staying informed, engaged, and proactive. We cannot afford to remain passive observers in these transformative times. I encourage everyone to join us, listen, learn, and consider how we can collectively respond to these historic developments.

About the Speaker

Born in the UK, Andrew Standley worked for more than 30 years for the European Union, serving as EU ambassador to Bolivia, Israel and Mexico. Prior to his career with the EU, he worked for the United Nations and in the New Hebrides in the lead-up to its independence. He obtained his B.A. from Cambridge University and his M.A. in International Affairs from Columbia University. He is now happily retired in Marin County.

About the Venue

Held in a William Turnbull - designed home on the Inverness Ridge. Address provided upon ticket purchase.

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MUSIC AND MINDS

Started in 2017, Music and Minds is focused on bringing internationally acclaimed artists and speakers across a wide spectrum of genres, into the intimate setting of a salon. Set on the Inverness Ridge, audiences from as far as Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angelas and the East Bay come to hear these world-class musicians, Grammy Artists and Steinway Artists, Former EU Ambassador among them.