SAN DIEGO, CA — The San Diego Diplomacy Council (SDDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Gardenswartz as President of its Board of Directors. He succeeds Mark Ballam,… Read More
San Diego Diplomacy Council Celebrates Annual Gathering with an Evening of Connection and Vision
On Wednesday, June 3rd, the San Diego Diplomacy Council gathered for its annual fundraiser, Global Connections to America’s Finest City, at the University Club — a stunning venue perched above… Read More
San Diego Welcomes the 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellows
This spring, the San Diego Diplomacy Council (SDDC) had the pleasure of hosting twelve emerging entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the Western Hemisphere as part of the 2026 Young… Read More
2026 Binational Youth Summit: Sparking Innovación
Binational Youth Summit: Sparking Innovación. The San Diego Diplomacy Council (SDDC) proudly hosted the 2026 Binational Youth Summit: Sparking Innovación on March 4, 2026, bringing together 350 students, teachers,… Read More
San Diego Diplomacy Council Appoints Suela Bala as Executive Director
San Diego, CA — The San Diego Diplomacy Council (SDDC) is proud to announce the appointment of Suela Bala as its new Executive Director. Her appointment marks a significant moment for… Read More
Meet our Fall 2025 Interns!
Driving Global Connections: Meet Our Intern Cohort. Interns at the San Diego Diplomacy Council play an essential role in advancing our mission. From drafting meeting requests and curating social media… Read More
A Glimpse in the Ukrainian Business Leaders Program
The San Diego Diplomacy Council had the privilege to host three Ukrainian business leaders for the month of June. The Ukrainian Business Leaders: Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UBL PIE)… Read More
NAFSA Conference: Student Perspectives
NAFSA 2025 By Isis Rodriguez Before attending, I must admit I didn’t know what NAFSA was, I hadn’t even heard of it before, and our teachers couldn’t clearly… Read More
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) within Law Enforcement, Military, and Security Sectors
May 26, 2025. The San Diego Diplomacy Council recently had the privilege of hosting an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) program in partnership with FHI360, under the auspices of the… Read More
San Diego Diplomacy Council’s Youth Summit in Tijuana: Cultivating the Next Generation of Global Leaders
The San Diego Diplomacy Council’s recent Youth Summit in Tijuana brought together students, educators, and leaders from both sides of the border for a day of connection, collaboration, and learning…. Read More
