We believe those leaders who have a global view, cultural awareness, peer networks, and the ability to collaborate, produce better outcomes. ~ Stuart W. Holliday, President and CEO
Meridian International Center is a premier nonprofit, global leadership organization headquartered in Washington, DC.
Building on more than 55 years of experience, Meridian prepares U.S. and international leaders to meet global challenges and opportunities. Our suite of programs delivers the approach and environment for leaders to understand global issues and cultures, exchange ideas, collaborate on solutions, and build valuable relationships.
Our Mission
To create innovative exchange, education, cultural, and policy programs that advance three goals:
Strengthen U.S. engagement with the world through the power of exchange
Prepare public and private sector leaders for a complex global future
Provide a neutral forum for international collaboration across sectors
Our Vision
Meridian envisions a more secure and prosperous world that is characterized by mutual understanding, innovation, economic growth, and inclusion. Meridian believes the path to realizing its vision is through more effective and connected public and private sector global leadership at all levels.
We prepare emerging and established leaders to effectively meet the challenges of a complex global future.
Cross-Sector Leaders
We bring together a cross-section of established and emerging leaders:
Corporations
Governments
Diplomatic Corps
NGOs
Foundations
Individuals
Programs and Resources
Provide them with resources and insight on key global issues through our:
Exchanges
Training
Forums
Cultural Diplomacy
Outcomes
They gain knowledge and valuable skills that increase their effectiveness as leaders:
Global Competency
Insight and Context
Applied Leadership
Networks
Value and Impact
Which benefits individuals, communities, and countries around the world:
Greater Security
Economic Development
Innovation
Mutual Understanding
Featured Photos
The Carlyle Group Founder, David Rubenstein interviews FedEx CEO, Fred Smith at the Meridian Global Leadership Summit.
H.E. Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, inaugurates the Past Forward: Contemporary Art from the Emirates, a joint initiative of Meridian and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates.
Actor, America Ferrera and New Light Founder, Urmi Basu join Meridian, the Independent Television Service and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for the DC premier of Half the Sky.
H.E. Mohamed Bin Jaham Al Kawari, Ambassador of Qatar meets with Meridian’s Corporate Council to discuss doing business in his country.
U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry meets with IVLP participantsfrom the African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program.
The Service Innovation Summit in Madrid was a great success, bringing together service leaders from across the United States and Spain to explore the possibilities and benefits of volunteering in both nations.