San Diego Diplomacy Council

Registration for our 2025 citizen diplomacy trip to Cuba is almost FULL! ?? If you’ve been thinking about traveling to this beautiful country - the SDDC citizen diplomacy trip might be one of your last opportunities to do so for a while. Space is strictly limited, and we only have space for about 10 more travelers. If you want to be on this trip, don’t wait any longer to sign up ?? ?? Access more information and registration forms here: https://lnkd.in/gYcgtccE Questions about Cuba? Check out story highlights saved on our Instagram profile @sd_diplomacy. #Cuba #Travel #2025 #CitizenDiplomacy #IAmAGlobalLeader #UniqueOpportunity

A longtime member of the San Diego Diplomacy Council and avid supporter of our work, Alexandra Stan is a natural fit for our Board of Directors. ?? An in-house attorney at Harbinger and previously with Rivian, Alex has been involved with our organization since her relocation to Southern California in 2021. Her support of citizen diplomacy and the Global Ties U.S. network predates her arrival in our community, however - Alex used to be a Board Member of SDDC’s sister organization, Global Ties Detroit! Welcome to the team, Alex - we are thrilled to have you join us in this new official capacity ?? #BoardofDirectors #IAmAGlobalLeader #CitizenDiplomacy #SanDiegoDiplomacy

? Big plans for January 30, 2025? We hope so! Buy your tickets for San Diego Diplomacy Council’s annual fundraiser. Connect with the movers and shakers of San Diego while enjoying great food and drinks, fantastic live entertainment (more on that soon), and the opportunity to speak with our delegation of students from Kiribati. Join us as we celebrate the power of connection and global impact in a way that only happens once a year. ?? Tickets are selling fast—don’t wait too long to grab yours. ??? ??https://lnkd.in/gMsf7Vqb#sandiegodiplomacy #GlobalConnections #SanDiegoEvents #DiplomacyInAction #IAmAGlobalLeader #SanDiegoDiplomacy

??? It's time to make a difference! We're thrilled to launch the San Diego Diplomacy Council's End-of-Year Fundraiser Campaign! Now is the perfect time to give—every donation made between now and January 30, 2025, will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to some incredibly generous supporters. That means your contribution will have DOUBLE the impact in fostering global connections and creating a more peaceful, inclusive world. ?? Donate today and help us raise $45,000 by the end of the year, to commemorate the end of our 45th anniversary! Together, we can prepare to make 2025 our most impactful year yet. ?? Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gE8ww9XX Pictured: Executive Director Heidi Knuff with the team at Connect English, during our last annual fundraiser. #SanDiegoDiplomacy #EndOfYearGiving #DoubleTheImpact #GlobalConnections #IAmAGlobalLeader

Applications for the 2025 cohort of YTILI | Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative is open - if you are an entrepreneur based in Europe, we highly recommend applying for this fantastic program. Working with American Councils for International Education, we had the best time with our Fall 2024 cohort of YTILI fellows. Swipe through to see a recap of what our recent YTILI cohort got up to during their time in San Diego ?? ? Touching down at the beautiful San Diego Airport ?? ?Rena Ajalova worked with Connect English Language Institute for four weeks during her fellowship. Thanks to Megan Tchir and the Connect English team for being such great partners! ? Sanja Gardasevic, Konstantin Strümpf and Treasure O. attending Innovation Day at Petco Park ? Thanks to Kevin Popovi? and the UC San Diego Design Lab for hosting us during a professional development Friday! ? We met with Eric Gasser in Balboa Park, and spent some time enjoying the World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 Exchange Pavilion ???? ???? ? Action planning and leadership development over lunch with Rachel Lozano Castro If you’re interested in being part of the next cohort of YTILI fellows, check out American Councils to find out more! #YTILI #AmericanCouncils #IAmAGlobalLeader #SanDiegoDiplomacy #SanDiego #Fellowship #Entrepreneurs

TOMORROW is the International Affairs Board Annual Forum! Take advantage of this unique networking opportunity featuring key San Diego leaders, including Chamber VP of International and Public Affairs, Kenia Zamarripa.?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gXR-ZYPK

?? Exciting Opportunity! ?? We're now accepting applications for internships with the San Diego Diplomacy Council. If you're passionate about global engagement and citizen diplomacy, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience. ??? Apply by December 1 by sending your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage in real world work. Visit our website for a full list of available positions. #Internship #CitizenDiplomacy #GlobalConnections #SanDiegoInternship #SanDiegoDiplomacy #IAmAGlobalLeader #InternationalRelations #Hiring

Join us on January 30, 2025, for our biggest event of the year!!! ?? Tickets are now on sale for the San Diego Diplomacy Council's Annual Fundraiser, "The Next 45: Building a Sustainable Legacy" on January 30! Join us at UC San Diego Great Hall for an evening of connection, inspiration, and impact as we celebrate 45 years of fostering global understanding and look toward the future. ??? Secure your spot now and be part of this unforgettable night supporting citizen diplomacy! ??? Reserve your ticket today – https://lnkd.in/gqsw5UhH #SanDiegoDiplomacy #CitizenDiplomacy #SanDiegoEvents #GlobalConnections #IAmAGLobalLeader

Citizen Diplomats in Uzbekistan! Feruza Nazarova was part of the delegation of Uzbekistan Business Leaders who spent a month in San Diego earlier this year. During our Global Social Hour networking event hosted at Key and Cleaver on August 16, Feruza connected with SDDC member and supporter, Bogdan Matuszynski "Bogey". ?? Earlier this week, Feruza and Bogdan reunited in Tashkent! ???? “These exchanges spark invaluable intercultural understanding and forge bonds across borders, enriching our global community,” says Bogdan. “Thank you to everyone who helped make this connection possible and to Feruza for inspiring travelers with a passion for discovery and culture. Here’s to more cross-cultural journeys and collaborations!” #Uzbekistan #IAmAGlobalLeader #SanDiegoDiplomacy #CitizenDiplomacy #GoodNews #Travel

Are you a San Diego student interested in learning more about policy legislation? Want to know the difference between 'good' policy and 'bad' policy? Interested in how we can solve the Tijuana River Valley Crisis? Don't know what the even Tijuana River Valley Crisis is?! Join us to learn about how legislation is developed and to talk with experts and officials on the local and binational issue, that is the Tijuana River Valley Crisis. We are thrilled to be supporting a workshop on November 16 in partnership with Sean Elo-Rivera, J.D. and Youth Will to answer these questions and more. Join us for this free event at the College-Rolando Library: https://lnkd.in/gE_aD_8t #IAmAGlobalLeader #TijuanaRiver #SanDiegoDiplomacy #District9 #PolicyLegislation