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Develop crucial global leadership skills with Meridian's Corporate Diplomacy Global Leaders Program. Join a select cohort for intensive 1-day training to network, strategize, & navigate the complex global business environment.
Deadline to apply is Aug. 23
Apply:
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Big thank you to
@IvankaTrump
for joining us at Meridian tonight! The members of the inaugural
#WGDP
cohort are an incredible group of champions for women economic empowerment and your remarks on their importance were appreciated throughout the room.
#IVLP
@StateIVLP
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We’re thrilled to welcome 18 international leaders for the inaugural
#WGDP
#IVLP
to discuss overcoming barriers to women’s economic development 🎊
@IvankaTrump
@StateIVLP
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It’s time to meet the members of the inaugural
#WGDP
#IVLP
group! They’ve just arrived at Meridian for a discussion on increasing women’s economic participation. Read their bios here 👇
@IvankaTrump
@StateIVLP
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#LaborDay
turns 125 this year 🎊 We hope everyone is enjoying a relaxing day and we thank all U.S. workers for their dedication.
Check out this piece from
@shareamerica
on honoring the U.S. worker ➡️
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Visiting
@librarycongress
, Tanzanian
#IVLP
participant and political cartoonist Ali Masoud Nyomwa was surprised to find a book featuring one of his cartoons!
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Celebrity encounter alert!
#IVLP
participants ran into
@genesimmons
during a program on current U.S. social political and economic issues.
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Meridian LIVE with Secretary Pete Buttigieg
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Meridian, in association w/
@Citi
, is proud to open a window on the world of
@MalalaFund
through a photography exhibit, opening tomorrow and on display over the next two weeks. More details here:
📸:
@NickGarciaPhoto
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Former
#USScienceEnvoy
@PeterHotez
was featured in
@npr
's "A Texas team comes up with a COVID vaccine that could be a global game changer" by
@joepalca
.
@SciDiplomacyUSA
Read it here:
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LIVE NOW: Tune into today's
#MeridianOnline
discussion on racial injustice in the U.S. with
@RepKarenBass
and
@keithellison
, moderated by
@Yamiche
⬇️
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With 130 million+ girls out of school
@MalalaFund
helps local activists working to break down barriers to girls’ education. Here's a sneak peek of some photos from the new exhibition about a girls education initiative in Nigeria, opening tonight @ Meridian in association w
@Citi
.
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Our August
#FacesOfMeridian
is actress, activist & radio personality
@MariamCoco411
🎉👏
Mariama is an alum of the 2018
@StateIVLP
project on Women's Entrepreneurship, a country director for
@PeaceByDialogue
, an African Oscars nominee & so much more ➡️
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Alumni from a 2017
#IVLP
journalism project have a message about staying safe and healthy — no matter where you live ⬇️
#ExchangesMatter
@StateIVLP
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.
@SecretaryPete
at the
@USDOT
unveiled cutting-edge strategies for America's
#transportation
future, emphasizing transformative initiatives like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law & clean energy solutions.
Missed the event? Tune in here:
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International collaboration is the only solution to stopping the spread of
#COVID19
. Our
#RedefiningDiplomacy
report examines the evolving role of diplomats in the wake of the pandemic, featuring insights from experts like
@ElinSuleymanov
⤵️ Read more:
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.
@SecretaryPete
at the
@USDOT
unveiled cutting-edge strategies for America's
#transportation
future, emphasizing transformative initiatives like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law & clean energy solutions.
Missed the event? Tune in here:
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Thank you to Finnish poet and First Lady Jenni Haukio for joining us at Meridian for a conversation on cultural diplomacy
@usembfinland
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How have movements and celebrations evolved in the US?
@HISTORY
premieres "Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America" focusing on the 1880s labor movement, women's suffrage & civil rights, to the LGBTQ+ & BLM movements. Watch @ 8pm⬇️
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“My ambassadorship was absolutely defined by taking risks,” says
@rufusgifford
. We love
@washingtonpost
's feature on his journey to the
@US_Protocol
nomination & impact on U.S.
#diplomacy
. Tap to read more ➡️
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Want to know more about Biden's potential Chief of Staff? See what Ron Klain said about managing the
#COVID19
pandemic during a
#MeridianOnline
discussion, moderated by
@NPRKelly
⤵️
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Congratulations to
@julietbawuah
for her win of the African Woman in Sports Award at the GSport Awards. Juliet is a Meridian
#IVLP
Alum and joined us for the 2019 MRP “Women’s Empowerment Through Sports Journalism.”
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Today is the first day of the U.S. Science Envoy Trip to Ghana focusing on a Plastic Workshop at
@USEmbassyGhana
led by
#USScienceEnvoy
LaShanda Korley (
@DrLkorley
)
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WATCH LIVE: We're joined by the embassies of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, & Uzbekistan for a
#Nowruz
celebration. Register to join ➡️
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Don't miss your chance to see the
@MalalaFund
photo exhibit, hosted by Meridian in association w
@Citi
. Stop by the White-Meyer House today thru Friday 2-5 pm or this Sat/Sun from 11am-2pm to see these stunning photographs & more in person! More info:
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Last week
@BarackObama
met with
@YLAINetwork
alumni in Sao Paulo to learn more about the work they're doing in their communities.
#YLAI
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How did you spend your
#Halloween
?
#IVLP
visitors from Pakistan enjoyed an evening of pumpkin carving and spooky activities!
@StateIVLP
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“I wanted to tell a story about diplomacy and the inherent good that comes from this human-to-human connectio,” says
@rufusgifford
. Read
@diplomatnews
' feature on the Giffords' road to
@US_Protocol
⬇️
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The
#DiplomacyForum
is less than a month away & we want you to get to know our guests! First up: Texas Congressman
@JoaquinCastrotx
. Tap the link to learn more about the event ➡️
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Participants from the Edward R. Murrow
#IVLP
project for Central American journalists met to discuss the importance of press freedom 📰🖊️ Tell us why you think
#JournalismMatters
⤵️
@StateIVLP
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Happy
#WomensHistoryMonth
! This March, we'll be highlighting and celebrating women leaders past, present and future. We hope you'll join us.
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In Raleigh, NC
#IVLP
participants from Argentina engaged in a community service event with the South Wilmington Street Men's Shelter. A great way to get involved while learning about the incredible work being done in the city 🎊
@StateIVLP
@IntlFocusNC
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#IVLP
Social Influencers for Social Good from Indonesia met with Jonathan Graziano (
@jongraz
), creator of the popular TikTok and Instagram accounts for his 13 year-old pug, Noodle (
@showmenoodz
), who forecasts the day's mood as either a "bones" or "no bones" day!
@StateIVLP
🦴!
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Meridian and
@StateIVLP
are excited to virtually reunite with the
#WGDP
#IVLP
leaders as they continue their discussions to break down barriers for women and achieve economic prosperity 👇
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Participants on an Egypt conservation of
#antiquities
#IVLP
meet with
@ManhattanDA
to view the gilded coffin of Nedjemankh. After the
#sarcophagus
was looted in the Arab Spring of 2011, it found its way into
@metmuseum
and is now being returned to Egypt.
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We're thrilled to announce our latest network spotlight and this year's Meridian Global Citizen Award Recipient,
@sisinerdtweets
👏!
Read more in our newsletter: PC: Kristoffer Tripplar
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Congratulations to our next Secretary of State Antony Blinken!
Curious how
@ABlinken
views
#COVID19
's impact on U.S. foreign policy?
@margbrennan
asked him during our
#MeridianOnline
discussion, read his response now ➡️
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Today we
#CelebrateExchangeDay
, an opportunity for international exchange visitors and host communities to share cultural diversity. Meridian’s exchange programs allow global leaders to collaborate on challenges facing their communities, organizations, and countries.
@ECAatState
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Women parliamentarians from
#Nepal
pose at
#Massachusetts
State House after discussing women's political participation w/
@MAWomensCaucus
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The first ever virtual
#WGDP
@StateIVLP
reunion kicks off this week! Meridian is proud to continue working on this White House-led initiative alongside amazing leaders from around the world 🌎
@ECAatState
@ECA_AS
@IvankaTrump
@StateDept
#IVLP
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Amb. Mario Chacon, General Director for North America at the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, briefed
#USMexico360
delegates on Mexico’s development plans along the border as well as collaboration with US, Canadian and Mexican mayors for a stronger North America.
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We’re excited that
@LeeSatterfield
, Meridian President & COO, has been confirmed as Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (
@ECAatState
). Congrats!
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PSA: This year, Meridian is turning 60 🎊
Want to learn more about the mission that's been 6 decades in the making? Watch
#MeridianAt60
right here 👇
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We are LIVE from the 8th Annual
#MeridianSummit
where a distinguished panel of speakers will discuss sustaining the global economy through trade, energy and investment. Watch here ➡️
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Our November
#FacesOfMeridian
is New Zealand Prime Minister and 2012
@StateIVLP
alum
@jacindaardern
👏 PM Ardern is widely recognized as one of the most successful world leaders, read more on her
#IVLP
journey ➡️
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All smiles among our leadership as we close out Meridian Day and a most special 50th Annual
#MeridianBall
! 🥂
@AMBSHolliday
@LeeSatterfield
@carlosgutierrez
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Today's conversation with
@JohnKasich
and
@TerryMcAuliffe
, moderated by
@susanpage
, will focus on what
#COVID19
means for candidates, parties, conventions and more as the 2020 election approaches.
Tune in LIVE at 3pm ⬇️
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Congratulations to our very own
@mrebstock
for winning the
@GlobalTiesUS
Excellence in Programming Award!
#IVLP
#ExchangeOurWorld
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THIS FRIDAY Meridian will welcome
@RonaldKlain
for a virtual discussion on steps the U.S. and the international community are taking to manage
#COVID19
.
We're delighted that this conversation will be moderated by
@NPRKelly
, learn more here ⬇️
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We’re excited to announce the promotion of Lee Satterfield to President & COO! “I look forward to continuing to work with Ambassador Stuart Holliday, the Board and our talented staff to strengthen relationships around the world,”
@LeeSatterfield
.
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This all-woman group of Pakistani legislators had a great time on the Hill today. Thank you
@IlhanMN
for taking time out of your day to discuss protecting religious minorities with these
#IVLP
participants!
#WomensEmpowerment
@StateIVLP
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Happy
#ExchangeDay2019
! Today we
#CelebrateExchangeDay
by sharing the positive impact of our
#InternationalExchange
programs.
#EatPlayGive
@AllianceExchnge
#IVLP
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#COVID19
has upended everything — including the 2020 election.
@JohnKasich
will join
@TerryMcAuliffe
for a bipartisan conversation on what this means for the candidates, parties, conventions and more.
Tune in LIVE to the conversation tomorrow ⬇️
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Meridian is honored to be joined by
@DHSgov
Assistant Secretaries Valerie Boyd and Sam Kaplan for a virtual discussion on issues pertaining to cyber policy, security and resiliency amid COVID-19. Learn more here ⬇️
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Congratulations to this year's Meridian Global Citizen Award Recipient,
@sisinerdtweets
👏👏!
Yesterday was a dream, I won’t wake up from !
@MeridianIntl
honoured me big!!! The memories of this whole experience will stay with me for a lifetime. Thank you !
I’ll find the words to do a thread soon but permit me to bask in it all for now.
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Thanks for the shout-out,
@politico
🙃 The 51st Annual
#MeridianBall
was incredible as always, check out who was spotted there ➡️
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The 2018
#YLAI
fellows have arrived! Follow
@YLAINetwork
for live updates on the fellows in action at the opening conference in Detroit!
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🎙️ Explore the delicious intersection of food and diplomacy in our latest episode of
#CultureXChanges
! Join
@AMBSHolliday
as he chats with Mexican Chef and TV host
@PatiJinich
about how cuisine bridges cultures and transcends boundaries.
Listen now:
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We’ve gathered with our Rising Leaders Council at the Embassy of Croatia this morning for a discussion on women leading in politics and diplomacy with Amb. Capricia Marshall— stay tuned for updates throughout the conversation!
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Safe travels to the 2019 British-American Parliamentary Group
#IVLP
, heading home today after 10 days of
#InternationalExchange
! Since 1977,
#BAPG
has helped Parliamentarians gain insight into US politics by fostering relationships between the MP's and Congressional Reps. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
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Usman Ahman is one of many
#ExchangeAlumni
working to flatten the curve in the wake of the
#COVID19
crisis. Learn more 👇
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Our Winter
#WelcomeToWashington
reception honoring newly credentialed ambassadors is less than 2⃣ weeks away! Meet the diplomats now ⤵️
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Today we are celebrating
#Nowruz
with traditional central Asian cuisine and cultural performances! Thanks to our embassy partners for celebrating
#SpringEquinox
with us!
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We've officially got new neighbors. Welcome to 16th Street,
#CubanEmbassy
.
#Cuba
http://t.co/9mZm6JvJH6
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Meridian is so proud to be part of the
#WGDP
initiative to empower and support women’s economic development around the world 👏
#IVLP
#AWE
@stateivlp
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the
@WhiteHouse
led Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (
#WGDP
) Initiative.
@ECAatState
is proud to have contributed to this milestone through the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (
#AWE
) and our
#WGDP
@StateIVLP
– with more to come!
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Thanks
@ECA_AS
for welcoming 53 delegates to the
#WomenInEntrepreneurship
#IVLP
today. Over the next 3 weeks, participants will examine examples of entrepreneurial efforts in the US, particularly those initiated or managed by women.
@StateIVLP
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Tonight we were honored to welcome newly appointed ambassadors from countries across the globe to Washington! We look forward to collaborating with them in the new year & continuing to strengthen engagement with DC’s diplomatic community.
#GlobalLeaders
#AcceleratingCollaboration
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5
22
In
#MICIndiaForum
keynote,
@ShashiTharoor
asks enduring question about
#India
's great power status, emphasizing soft power advantages.
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Indian Ambassador
@HarshShringla
joined Meridian's Corporate Council this afternoon for a discussion, co-hosted by
@Boeing
and
@SPB_Global
, on US-India business relations and the rapidly growing economy of the world's largest democracy.
📸
@jesslatosphoto
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Applications for the
@StateIVLP
Impact Awards are NOW OPEN!
Recent
#IVLP
Alumni can learn about the IVLP Impact Awards initiative and apply through our website to receive funding for community impact projects related to their IVLP experience. Learn more:
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When you're on a social media
#IVLP
, you can't miss out on a selfie with
@smokey_bear
! After meeting the PSA icon
@AdCouncil
, this group had the opportunity to explore integrated media strategies in public service campaigns. 🐻🤳
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#IVLP
visitors from Taiwan are in DC this week to explore the role of NGOs in global health security and the coordination of disease research in the US.
@StateIVLP
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We’re learning about digital storytelling and the importance of accessibility in social media strategies in moving
#ExchangeForward
at the
#GlobalTies2022
National Meeting!
@StateIVLP
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9
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#WiSci2015
girls are having so much fun in their last week! Read ab it on
@HuffingtonPost
!
http://t.co/rHfqnYwnUc
http://t.co/9dlzPXRT9g
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Next week Meridian will celebrate the arrival of 14 newly appointed ambassadors to DC w/ our Welcome to Washington Reception. Learn more about the Meridian Center for Diplomatic Engagement's efforts to accelerate collaboration w/ DC's diplomatic community:
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HERE WE GO! It's time for the 9th Annual
#MeridianSummit
on The Rise of Global Health Diplomacy. Can't tune in? Follow this thread for live updates ⤵️
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4
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NEW POD🎙️: In the latest episode of
#CultureXChanges
,
@AMBSHolliday
sat down w/ Mexican Chef, TV host, author, & educator
@PatiJinich
to discuss how food &
#diplomacy
work together to transcend histories, borders, & identity. Listen here:
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Thank you
@MayorBowser
for meeting with
@TakeleUma
, Mayor of Addis Ababa and current
#IVLP
participant, to discuss the important relationship between our
#SisterCities
.
#InternationalExchange
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5
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Yesterday,
@ECA_AS
sat down with the International
#WomenofCourage
awardees to discuss their journey to
#IWOC
. Tune in tomorrow at 10 am as
@StateDept
broadcasts the IWOC award ceremony live.
#IWD2019
#IVLP
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Do not miss reading
@cogent
's piece on "Proudly Celebrating and Supporting International Women of Courage" detailing their partnership with Meridian and
@StateIVLP
on
#IWOC
!
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We're thrilled
@AliVelshi
from
@MSNBC
will join us as a moderator at the
#MeridianSummit
next Friday. Velshi will be leading a panel discussion on evolving energy portfolios and what needs to be tapped in order to meet increased global consumption 🌍
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Join us Friday for a
#MeirdianOnline
discussion with
@ECA_AS
,
@KelleyCurrie
,
@USAIDMBekkering
and
@AnnMCairns
on the private sector’s role in the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (
#WGDP
) initiative. Details ➡️
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Check out
@GlobalTiesUS
spotlight on our very own Henry Collins!
"Fortunately, the Network is resilient and capable; it is ready to meet the next challenge. It is a remarkable garden indeed."
#IVLP
@StateIVLP
#ExchangeMatters
#ExchangeAtMeridian
"I have been grateful for the excellent cooperation, useful advice, boundless imagination & steadfast commitment given to the
@StateIVLP
," shares Henry Collins on his 30-year
#IVLP
career with
@MeridianIntl
& the Global Ties Network. Read:
#ExchangeMatters
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Did you know that Amb.
@Martin_Dahinden
published a cookbook? That's going to make our
#CulinaryDiplomacy
dinner w/
@SwissEmbassyUSA
this Wednesday even sweeter! Read this interview w/ Amb. Dahinden for some
#FoodForThought
!
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Meet the 2019 International
#WomenofCourage
awardees! Read more about these 10 incredible women before they're honored at the
#IWOC
Awards on Thursday, March 7, hosted by
@SecPompeo
and
@FLOTUS
. Congratulations to all!
@StateIVLP
@GenderAtState
@StateDept
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We thank
@StacyWhiteIVLP
for her steady leadership as Director of the Office of International Visitors at the Department of State. Ever a champion of international exchanges, she always found time to meet with
#IVLP
groups from around the world
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#IVLP
visitors from Pakistan and Brazil joined together in Portland this weekend to plant trees with
@SOLVEinOregon
.
What a great opportunity for groups to connect across the United States!
@StateIVLP
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Thanks
@ECA_AS
for welcoming
#globalsecurity
experts to the Towards a More Safe and Secure World
#IVLP
! In its fifth year,
#TMSSW19
is connecting over 75 participants from 56 countries with their counterparts across the US. 📸
@StateIVLP
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10
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Prior to receiving awards from
@SecBlinken
, our
#IVLP
Anti-Corruption Champions program w/
@WPLive
convened government officials, NGOs, journalists, law enforcement & academics committed to combatting corruption and ensuring transparency.
Read:
@StateIVLP
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#ICYMI
:
@FaceTheNation
's
@margbrennan
spoke with Antony Blinken on the race to a
#COVID19
vaccine and foreign policy objectives under a Biden administration. Hear what he had to say during our
#MeridianOnline
discussion ⤵️
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WATCH NOW: Join us as Meridian hosts The Honorable
@SecretaryPete
, Secretary of the
@USDOT
, for a discussion on pioneering strategies driving our nation's transportation agenda forward.
1
6
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@RepRoKhanna
@NicholeFrancisR
@ServiceNow
We're pleased to announce the winners of this year's Meridian Global Leadership Awards🏆 👏!
Corporate Leader Awardee:
@BillRMcDermott
, CEO of
@ServiceNow
Global Citizen Awardee:
@sisinerdtweets
, Executive Director of
@cybersafehq
#MeridianSummit
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We're thrilled to announce that
@AnnStock1
is the new Chair of our Board of Trustees! Having served as Vice Chair of our board since 2015, and her leadership in both the private and public sector, she brings extensive experience to this role.
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5
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Thanks to all the participating MPs for making the 41st annual
#BAPG
a success! Check out program highlights on our website:
#IVLP
#exchangesmatter
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly joined us for a discussion on managing a pandemic with White House Ebola Response Coordinator (2014-15) Ron Klain. Read the highlights ⬇️
@NPRKelly
@RonaldKlain
#COVID19
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It’s time to meet this year’s
#TIPReportHeroes
🎊 This
#IVLP
aims to
#EndTrafficking
and brings together champions of the movement from all over the world.
1
10
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Meridian joins
@AllianceExchnge
for
#AdvocacyDay2023
on the Hill! Raising awareness to Congress that exchanges teach international visitors about the U.S. & Americans about the world
#ExchangesImpact
🌎
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