VOICES is a monthly series highlighting direct reflections from participants, members and volunteers on our exchange programs to celebrate SDDC’s 40th anniversary in 2019! Established in 1979 as the International Hospitality Council of San Diego, when we began as an organization staffed by volunteers. Doris Ellsworth served as president from 1982-1984 of the International Visitors… Read More
Your Contribution Matters
On behalf of the San Diego Diplomacy Council, we would like to thank all of our wonderful donors for their unwavering support as we continue our 40th Anniversary Campaign. Our newest donor, the San Diego Tourism Marketing District, has contributed a $38,000 grant that will expand the SDDC’s global reach and bring more international leaders… Read More
Listen to Our Fellows Radio Interview
Check out fellowship host Alan Kennedy and Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative fellows Cesar Trinito Freitas Gaio talking with Specialty Produce Network about how they combat food waste. Thank you both for your leadership! American Councils for International Education The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative augments leadership development and networking in the 10 ASEAN countries… Read More
Interview with KSON Radio
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 the air and for championing citizen diplomacy among our local San Diego youth.” If you didn’t catch our radio interview on 103.7 KSON, Sunny 98.1,… Read More
IVLP Program Associate Part-Time
We are looking for an IVLP PROGRAM ASSOCIATE – Non-exempt Part-time Position. Under the supervision of the IVLP Program Manager, the IVLP Program Associate works to ensure a successful visit for the international visitors and the local program professional partners. The Program Associate will assist with all aspects of the program including researching prospective local professional… 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 of hate crimes and violent extremism. His words are cathartic and catalytic as our region mourns the loss and deepens our resolve to redirect extremism… Read More
Join Our Team!
The San Diego Diplomacy Council is looking for a detailed oriented and dynamic Program Manager. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the IVLP Program Manager works to ensure a successful visit for the international visitors and the local program professional partners. The Program Manager will oversee all aspects of the program including researching prospective local professional… 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 grateful to have them as friends, mentors, and generous contributors to the organization. Click Here and learn more about them!
Women of Courage Global Social Hour – Check the Video and Photos!
On March 14th, we were honored to co-host with La Jolla Country Day School and the Preuss School UC San Diego a Global Social Hour dedicated to one of the 2019 US Secretary of State International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awardees. Naw K’nyaw Paw, the awardee, is a human rights activist from Burma who has… 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 has demonstrated exceptional leadership and courage. Her organisation was the first, and one of the few, in Burma to publicly condemn the military-led violence against… Read More
