DiplomacyRISE is Meridian’s investment in the future of diplomacy and strengthening of America’s international relations talent ecosystem by developing the next generation of global affairs practitioners that reflect America’s diversity and are equipped with 21st century statecraft skills and knowledge. The inclusive professional development initiative provides college students and young professionals with greater access to critical skills training, career guidance networks and emerging issue area expertise.
Since launching DiplomacyRISE in April 2021, Meridian has partnered with the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program, National Science Policy Network, Theodore Roosevelt High School and Una Chapman Cox Foundation on building out their career development programs, while routinely speaking with college and university groups on professional pathways to diplomacy and global affairs positions.
In summer 2022, Meridian is partnering with the National Science Policy Network and Global Blood Therapeutics on a Diplomatic Skills Training for Young Scientists course to provide scientists, doctors, engineers and similar professionals interested in becoming international affairs practitioners with education focused on soft skills that are central to diplomacy. Meridian is also organizing international affairs workshops as part of the Global Community College Transfers Summer Mentorship Program. Science diplomacy and engagement with community colleges has been an early focus of DiplomacyRISE.
For more information on DiplomacyRISE, please reach out to Frank Justice fjustice@meridian.org or Vishva Bhatt vbhatt@meridian.org.
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It was a pleasure to continue the @MeridianIntl @scipolnetwork collaboration on #sciencediplomacy today by moderating a conversation with Iraqi Ambassador to the U.S. Fareed Yasseen on the power and promise of science for advancing international relations. #DiplomacyRISE pic.twitter.com/Mcm1A88P0s
— Frank Justice (@FrankJusticeMIC) February 8, 2022
We're Live! "American Diplomats Should Look Like America" has kicked off at @SXSWEDU with Natalie Jones of @MeridianIntl, @THopeNavas of @HUBuncheCenter and Desiree Cormier Smith of @State_IO.
They are discussing how to champion greater diversity in U.S. global affairs! #SXSWEDU pic.twitter.com/277J11zZgM
— Meridian International Center (@MeridianIntl) March 10, 2022
As part of our #DiplomacyRISE initiative, Meridian is entering classrooms to talk about careers and our work in #diplomacy.
It was wonderful to meet with students interested in #foreignservice. Thank you to @RooseveltGSDA & @NAFCareerAcads for having us 🌍💙 https://t.co/lTzUmZ7B9v
— Meridian International Center (@MeridianIntl) October 6, 2021
As part of our new #DiplomacyRISE initiative, Meridian partnered with @RangelProgram to engage their scholars with international diplomats based in Washington, DC and learn about their career paths and work in embassies #RangelSEP pic.twitter.com/HG5FufSTIk
— Meridian International Center (@MeridianIntl) July 21, 2021