Tori Mullenix-Luna joined the San Diego Diplomacy Council team in early 2021. At the time, SDDC had no in-person programs or interactions to speak of, and very little action in the way of programming as we had previously known it. Since then, we have seen the launch of virtual IVLP, the reintroduction of in-person programs,… Read More
IVLP Recap: Regional Responses to Refugee and Migration Issues
By Program Intern, Andrew Steck On September 20, the San Diego Diplomacy Council welcomed five International Visitor Leadership Program visitors from Europe for a Regional Project exploring Refugee and Migration Issues. The delegates visited Washington, D.C., Des Moines, Iowa, El Paso, Texas and San Diego, California to explore: Governmental resettlement and integration policies and programs… Read More
Fellows, Festivities and Refreshers: Diving Back into Fellowship Programs
12 weeks. Three programs. 24 fellows. Reflecting on the world of fellows and programs at San Diego Diplomacy Council over the past few months, no one can deny that we embraced the return to in-person with open arms! What programs are we referring to? Fellowship programs are typically month-long professional exchange experiences, designed to enhance… Read More
A YTILI Recap: European fellows take San Diego
In May and June the San Diego Diplomacy Council was privileged to host six fellows through the YTILI Professional Fellows Program, through the use of entrepreneurship as a tool for economic empowerment. sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and implemented nationally by World Chicago, YTILI promotes mutual understanding, enhances business and leadership skills,… Read More
SDDC Annual Partnership Appreciation Event Highlights
Over 200 members, guests, and partners joined us for our Partnership Appreciation Event on July 1. The event was held at the Quartyard downtown and featured “The Buses Are Coming” an exhibit curated by the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art (SDAAMFA) honoring the 1961 Freedom Riders. Gaidi Finnie, Executive Director of SDAAMFA,… Read More
Meet the GLYP Instructors
Back by popular demand for a third consecutive year and open to students entering grades 7 -12, the Global Leadership Youth Program (GLYP) begins on Tuesday, June 21. We are so excited to announce the talented instructors that will be joining us to facilitate GLYP. In partnership with La Jolla Country Day School, SDDC has… Read More
Meet Our Incredible Interns!
SDDC interns are students passionate about diplomacy and international affairs, who come from diverse backgrounds and bring their unique experiences and perspectives to our team. They contribute their time to SDDC by helping develop everyday content, while at the same time improving their skills and learning about the work of a local San Diego non-profit…. Read More
Citizen Diplomacy Plants Seeds for the Future
As an organization that strives to create a more peaceful, prosperous and stable world though international exchanges, we are horrified by Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine. The San Diego Diplomacy Council (SDDC) has led our region’s people-to-people diplomacy for over forty years, forging bonds of cooperation with young leaders from over 130 countries, including Ukraine… Read More
Spend the day with our Uzbek Entrepreneurs
In September, we were thrilled to host our first in-person delegation since March 2020. 22 entrepreneurs from Uzbekistan spent several days in San Diego to connect with the local community, learn about how to strengthen their businesses, international expansion opportunities and meeting with local experts. Check out this incredible video to find out more about… Read More
A Day in the Life of a Youth Ambassador at Expo 2020 Dubai
Expo 2020 Dubai is the World Expo celebration currently underway in the United Arab Emirates. Encompassing many of the values that SDDC holds dear, we have been delighted to work with Global Ties in gathering likeminded individuals to represent the United States in Dubai. One such individual is Denison Kappas, who was selected to work… Read More
