Celebrating Women of Courage, Fortitude, and Commitment
Aspiring, young global leader and talented woman, Meridian Intern, Kara Koeneke, shares her unique insights on Women’s History Month 2014 in this captivating blog: Continue
Meridian International Center Partners with Booz Allen to Develop Culturally Agile Leaders
On Tuesday, February 25th, Meridian International Center and Booz Allen will host “Culture at Work: Building an Intercultural Organization for an Interconnected World.” The event will include presentations and panel discussions by a variety of experts including Booz Allen Hamilton Vice President Grant McLaughlin; Luis Viada, President of Meridian’s Global Leadership Institute; Jason Kemp, a leader in Booz Allen Hamilton’s
commercial and international practices; Dr. J.P. Singh, Professor of Global Affairs and Cultural Studies, George Mason University; and Connie
Tzioumis, Director of Partnerships, Global Partnership Initiative, U.S. Department of State.
Young Iraqis Reconnect in Erbil
Marhaba from Iraq! Meridian staff is on the road again, this time in Erbil located in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. It is claimed that Erbil is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the World.
Meridian is implementing a two 2-day leadership programs with alumni from the Iraq Youth Leadership Exchange Program (IYLEP). The first, focused on reuniting participants from the high school program will take place February 5-8, and the second, reconnecting participants from the university program will take place February 12-15.
2014 – A Year for Extraordinary Global Leadership
2014 – It’s finally here! While, I must say that 2013 was an exceptional year in many respects, I am very excited to be a part of the exciting new developments which this new year promises.
Community Engagement in Haiti
I am writing today on behalf of one of our Haitian participants from the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) program for Public Policy and Government Leadership. Please find Pascal’s story and reflection below: Continue