We would like to give a special thanks to Jonathan Schulman, Matthew Wirtz, and the Center for Excellence in Citizenship at La Jolla Country Day School for joining us on… Read More
ALUMNI VOICES
Only a few weeks before the synagogue shooting in Poway, Thomas of Düsseldorf, Germany came to San Diego with colleagues to better understand how our region is addressing the threat… Read More
Our 2019 Advisory Board
Meet our 2019 Advisory Board! The 16 distinguished members of our advisory board provide critical expertise and guidance, greatly facilitating the advancement of our vision and mission. We’re privileged and… Read More
Naw K’nyaw Paw’s Interview with KUSI News
Last week, we hosted Naw K’nyaw Paw, one of the 2019 Secretary of State International Women of Courage Awardees. Naw K’nyaw Paw is a human rights activist from Burma who… Read More
VOICES of February
This year marks our 40th Anniversary! To celebrate this milestone we present – VOICES – a monthly series highlighting direct reflections from participants on our exchange programs. February’s spotlight centers on the… Read More
A journey through an exchange program that changed my life…
Rodrigo López participated in the 2018 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI), recently spending one month in San Diego working with Edible Alchemy. He is the Co-Founder of Yumus, a social… Read More
What Diplomats Do and Why It Still Matters
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Talk-About Event with Ambassador Barbara Stephenson. We had a wonderful evening in which Ambassador Stephenson shared her work with the State… Read More
Thank – Remember – Share – The Story of Our Alumni
Meet Melissa Dávila, an alumni of the International Visitor Leadership Program. Our vision is to effectively connect and empower local and global leaders to create a more peaceful, prosperous and stable world. Melissa’s story… Read More
Successful Chef’s Dinner Party, Recieved by 2017 Gala Auction Bidder Sharon Payne
Last year’s Gala included a successful auction including a Chef’s Dinner, donated by the restaurant Civico 1845. Recently, bidder Sharon Payne, expressed her gratitude and excitement for the successful dinner…. Read More
Getting ready for Sports Diplomacy in Vietnam and Laos!
Program Directors Natalie and Heidi went to Vietnam and Laos for two weeks this March to plan for our first youth sports diplomacy program this summer. The volleyball trip this… Read More
