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2019 February

• 02/13/2019 – Special Assistant, GlobalConnect Division
• 02/12/2019 – Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and Meridian Celebrate the...
• 02/12/2019 – Chinese New Year Celebration at the Embassy of the People’s Republic...
• 02/12/2019 – Special Initiatives Associate, Professional Exchanges Division
• 02/08/2019 – Request for Proposal – Hotel Accommodations for New York City For...
• 02/08/2019 – The Future of EU – US Trade Relations
• 02/08/2019 – Meridian Global Leadership Council Salon Series: Culinary Diplomacy, with His Excellency...
• 02/08/2019 – Salon Dinner hosted by His Excellency Martin Dahinden, Ambassador of Switzerland,...
• 02/07/2019 – Meridian Center for Diplomatic Engagement Internship – Summer 2019
• 02/05/2019 – The Hill: Remembering shared values in fractured US-China relationship. By Stuart...
• 02/04/2019 – Insights @ Meridian: Conversation with Ray Washburne of OPIC – January...

2019 January

• 01/30/2019 – The 51st Annual Meridian Ball & Global Leadership Summit – October...
• 01/28/2019 – OPIC’s Ray Washburne BUILDing Global Buzz around Foreign Investment
• 01/28/2019 – The Future of U.S. – Colombian Trade Relations: A Conversation with...
• 01/24/2019 – Insights @ Meridian: Gail Slater, Special Assistant to the President for...
• 01/23/2019 – Meridian 9th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration Co-Hosted with the Chinese...
• 01/18/2019 – Welcome to Washington Reception – January 15, 2019, photos by Jessica...
• 01/18/2019 – Salon Dinner Series – Entrée to Dialogue: Dinner hosted by Restauranteur...
• 01/18/2019 – Salon Dinner Series – Entrée to Dialogue: Dinner hosted by His...
• 01/18/2019 – Salon Dinner Series – Entrée to Dialogue: Dinner hosted by Her...
• 01/18/2019 – Meridian Extends a Wintry Welcome to New Chiefs of Mission
• 01/15/2019 – House/Banquet Manager
• 01/08/2019 – Meridian Exchange | January 2019
• 01/07/2019 – Women in Entrepreneurship – A Multi-Regional Project
• 01/04/2019 – Insights @ Meridian: A Discussion with Ray Washburne – January 17,...
• 01/04/2019 – Diplocraft: Engaging the American Electorate in the Laboratories of Democracy –...
• 01/04/2019 – Insights @ Meridian: National Governors Association – February 22, 2019
• 01/02/2019 – U.S. Federalism and Democracy – A Project for East Asia &...
• 01/02/2019 – IVLP Gold Stars – Mr. Husham Al-Thahabi
• 01/02/2019 – Implementing National English Curricula for Multilingual Societies – A Project for South...

2018 December

• 12/31/2018 – NGOs and Civic Activism II – A Multi-Regional Project
• 12/31/2018 – 100,000 Strong in the Americas: Expanding Hemispheric Exchange in the...
• 12/20/2018 – Mutual Understanding: The Future of a Stronger, More Comprehensive U.S.-Vietnamese Partnership
• 12/13/2018 – WordPress Web Development Contract
• 12/11/2018 – Meridian Ball 2018 Highlights
• 12/07/2018 – 6 Advocacy Tips for the International Diplomatic Community
• 12/07/2018 – Chinese New Year Celebration co-hosted with the Ambassador of the People’s...
• 12/07/2018 – Diplocraft – Influencing Washington: Issue Advocacy in the Nation’s Capital –...
• 12/07/2018 – Countering Violent Extremism: Strong Cities Exchange – A Program for the...
• 12/07/2018 – Welcome to Washington Reception – January 15, 2019
• 12/06/2018 – Accounts Payable Specialist
• 12/04/2018 – U.S.-Mexico Policymakers Exchange – Cohort II
• 12/03/2018 – 2018 U.S. Congress – Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program...
• 12/01/2018 – AFLAC Diplomatic Training Highlights 2018

2018 November

• 11/30/2018 – Travel Specialist, GlobalConnect
• 11/29/2018 – #DiplomacyXDesign: Fashion Experts and Diplomatic Leaders Explore the Role of Fashion...
• 11/29/2018 – Global Threat Cooperation (GTC) International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) 2018 Highlights
• 11/28/2018 – Meridian Diplomacy Forum: Countries of the Mekong
• 11/27/2018 – Exploring Hungary’s Wine Industry and Culture
• 11/27/2018 – U.S. Trade and Development Agency Central America Gas Opportunities Program
• 11/26/2018 – News@Meridian | November 2018
• 11/19/2018 – Advocating for international education and exchange in times of turbulent relations...
• 11/16/2018 – Influencing Washington: The Role of Issue Advocacy in the Nation’s Capital
• 11/13/2018 – PAYLP 2018 Highlights
• 11/08/2018 – Meridian Diplomacy Forum: Countries of the Mekong
• 11/07/2018 – Afghan Trilateral Training Program 2018
• 11/02/2018 – Ambassador Shinsuke Sugiyama of Japan Looks Ahead to a Continued Collaborative...
• 11/02/2018 – Counter Violent Extremism – Connecting Communities

2018 October

• 10/31/2018 – The Need for Innovation in International Trade: A Conversation with Under...
• 10/29/2018 – International Education and Exchange: Building Bridges in Times of Turbulence
• 10/26/2018 – C.E.O.s are America’s new diplomats
• 10/25/2018 – Diplomacy X Design and Rodarte Exhibition
• 10/24/2018 – Thailand’s Prosperous and Promising Future
• 10/24/2018 – Meridian Opens Malala Fund Exhibition with Conversation on Global Girls’ Education...
• 10/22/2018 – Meridian Summit 2018 | Leadership Acumen in the Digital World
• 10/22/2018 – Meridian Summit 2018 | Battle.gov: The Call for Government to Restore...
• 10/22/2018 – U.S. News: The Philippines Wants More STEM-Educated People
• 10/22/2018 – Meridian Summit 2018 | Welcome Remarks and Launch of the Meridian...
• 10/22/2018 – Meridian Summit 2018 | Closing the Global Skills Gap
• 10/22/2018 – Meridian Summit 2018 | New School vs. Old School: The Future...
• 10/22/2018 – Meridian Summit 2018 | Innovating Regulation: How do Governments Keep Pace...
• 10/19/2018 – Washingtonian: PHOTOS: The 50th Anniversary Meridian Ball
• 10/19/2018 – Meridian Ball Celebrates its Golden Anniversary – and Toasts to 50...
• 10/17/2018 – Meridian Tackles Future of Work, Tech Regulation and Issues of Trust...
• 10/17/2018 – White-Meyer House Dinner and Meridian Ball – October 12, 2018, ...
• 10/16/2018 – 7th Meridian Global Leadership Summit – October 12, 2018, Photos by...
• 10/16/2018 – Meridian Global Leadership Summit 2018 | Video Highlights
• 10/16/2018 – 50th Annual Meridian Ball
• 10/16/2018 – The Washington Post: Ballgowns, tuxedos, champagne: The last real ball in...
• 10/16/2018 – Malala Fund Photo Exhibition by Colombian Photographer Nick Garcia on display...
• 10/11/2018 – Meridian International Center Launches Training and Resource Hub for Diplomats, Government...
• 10/10/2018 – 7th Annual Meridian Global Leadership Summit, October 12, 2018
• 10/03/2018 – Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze’s Take on the Future of Georgia in...

2018 September

• 09/28/2018 – Preventing Conflict Today: Learning from the First the First the First...
• 09/26/2018 – U.S. Speaker on Her Recent Program in India on Refugee Inclusion
• 09/25/2018 – The Role of Transportation Affairs in Foreign Policy: A Conversation with...
• 09/24/2018 – Announcing Speaker Lineup for 7th Meridian Global Leadership Summit: Preparing for...
• 09/21/2018 – POLITICO and Meridian Team Up to Forecast Fall Elections for Diplomats
• 09/21/2018 – Insights @ Meridian: 2018 Elections Briefing – September 18, 2018 –...
• 09/19/2018 – Meridian Exchange | September 2018
• 09/19/2018 – YLAI Professional Fellows Arrive to the U.S.
• 09/18/2018 – Next Level Artists Promote Cultural Relations in Turkiston
• 09/18/2018 – Next Level Artists Host Master Class in Tashkent
• 09/17/2018 – Crossing Aisles, Crossing Borders: Congressional and Ambassadorial Spouses Forge Relationships at...
• 09/14/2018 – Accessibility and Women’s Sports in U.S. Universities
• 09/12/2018 – Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) – Summer 2018 Cohort
• 09/12/2018 – Program Coordinator, GlobalConnect
• 09/11/2018 – Next Level: Uzbekistan
• 09/07/2018 – Meridian Global Insights Mission Kingdom of Morocco – April 8-14,...

2018 August

• 08/31/2018 – NEWS18: Critical to Involve Men in Gender Disparity Conversations to Increase...
• 08/29/2018 – USTDA China Healthcare Executive Leadership Training Program (2018)
• 08/29/2018 – Salon Dinner Series – Entrée to Dialogue: Culinary Diplomacy Dinner hosted...
• 08/29/2018 – Salon Lunch and Conversation: Diplomacy by Design: The Role of Fashion...
• 08/29/2018 – Salon Series – Entrée to Dialogue: Dinner hosted by His Excellency...
• 08/27/2018 – Indian Express: How to Make the Newsroom Gender-Just Lessons from the...
• 08/16/2018 – From the Battlefields of World War I: Lessons on Franco-American Relations...
• 08/16/2018 – Mobilizing the Citizen for National Security: Lessons from the Great War...
• 08/15/2018 – Meridian Celebrates Work of Social Secretaries and Cultural Attachés at Annual...
• 08/15/2018 – Annual Reception for Social Secretaries and Cultural Attachés at Meridian –...
• 08/14/2018 – YLAI 2018 Fellow Biographies
• 08/14/2018 – 2018 Finalists of the YLAI Professional Fellows Program Announced
• 08/14/2018 – YLAI 2018 Press Kit
• 08/14/2018 – Announcing the 2018 Finalists for the Young Leaders of the Americas...
• 08/13/2018 – News@Meridian | August 2018
• 08/13/2018 – The Washington Diplomat: African Women Entrepreneurs Come to Washington
• 08/13/2018 – 2018 African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program
• 08/12/2018 – Hindustan Time: Fight bad news with good journalism, says Pulitzer winner
• 08/10/2018 – ShethePeopleTV: Cristal William Chancellor On Portrayal of Women in Media
• 08/10/2018 – The Daily Eye: Women on-and-off the Screen: A panel discussion held...
• 08/09/2018 – 2018 British American Parliamentary Group (BAPG) – A Project for the...
• 08/09/2018 – EdexLive, The New Indian Express: Digital space is unsafe for women:...
• 08/08/2018 – Maharash Times: Digital Media is Becoming Unsafe for Women at Present...
• 08/07/2018 – The New Indian Express: Chennai: US speaker interacts with journalism students...
• 08/03/2018 – Unique Musical Event Coming to Mississauga
• 08/03/2018 – 2018 AWEP Product Showcase at Meridian
• 08/01/2018 – 2018 African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) Participants Display Business Smarts at...
• 08/01/2018 – The Telegraph: Rights champ calls for safe space for women

2018 July

• 07/31/2018 – The Times of India: Survey reveals gender disparity at the Oscars
• 07/24/2018 – Brexit: An Uncertain Economic Future 
• 07/18/2018 – Honduras Natural Gas Infrastructure Reverse Trade Mission and Business Briefing
• 07/18/2018 – The State of World Trade: A Discussion with WTO Deputy Director...
• 07/12/2018 – Study Tour for Kazak TV Executives
• 07/12/2018 – The Future of Data Privacy and Digital Privacy Policymaking in the...
• 07/11/2018 – Division Administrator & Training Coordinator, Professional Exchanges Division
• 07/10/2018 – Hotel Agent Services – Request for Proposal, RFP No. 003-18
• 07/05/2018 – IVLP Gold Stars – Ms. Rosana Schaack
• 07/02/2018 – Meridian International Center features Sub-Saharan artisanship at African Women Entrepreneurship Program...
• 07/02/2018 – Meridian Exchange | July 2018

2018 June

• 06/27/2018 – U.S. – Mexico Policymakers Exchange
• 06/26/2018 – Meridian International Center Announces Corporate and Global Engagement Chairs and Leadership...
• 06/26/2018 – Next Level Global, 2017—2018
• 06/25/2018 – Video profile of Meridian’s Jazz Diplomacy Program, its touring photo exhibition,...
• 06/25/2018 – Diplomatic Courier: Culture and Cooperation: U.S.-Japan Bilateral Relations
• 06/24/2018 – Reception in Honor of the 50th Annual Meridian Ball Leadership
• 06/22/2018 – The Calm Before the Storm: Canadian and American Visionaries Gather at...
• 06/22/2018 – Workshop for the 2018 YLAI finalists and alternates
• 06/21/2018 – Human Rights Across the Americas – A Project for the Western...
• 06/18/2018 – Whittle School & Studios Signs On As Global Engagement Chair For...
• 06/18/2018 – Meridian Diplomacy Forum on Japan | Part 1 – Welcome Remarks...
• 06/18/2018 – Meridian Diplomacy Forum on Japan | Part 3 – Special Video...
• 06/18/2018 – Meridian Diplomacy Forum on Japan | Part 4 – Featured Speaker:...
• 06/18/2018 – Meridian Diplomacy Forum on Japan | Part 5 – Panel: Embracing...
• 06/18/2018 – Meridian Diplomacy Forum on Japan | Part 6 – Special Video...
• 06/18/2018 – Meridian Diplomacy Forum on Japan | Part 7 – Panel: U.S.-Japan...
• 06/18/2018 – Meridian Diplomacy Forum on Japan | Part 8 – Panel: Pacific...
• 06/18/2018 – Announcing the 50th Annual Meridian Ball and Global Leadership Summit
• 06/18/2018 – Orientation With Upcoming Next Level Artists
• 06/18/2018 – Meridian Diplomacy Forum on Japan | Part 2 – Fireside Chat:...
• 06/15/2018 – U.S. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard Commends College Students for Participating in the 2010...
• 06/15/2018 – Resources Information Officer
• 06/15/2018 – Program Officer, Professional Exchanges Division
• 06/14/2018 – Meridian Diplomacy Forum Discusses Importance of U.S.-Japan Bilateral Relations
• 06/13/2018 – Request for Proposal – Chartered Bus/ Motor Coach/ Van Transportation Services...
• 06/12/2018 – Meridian Ball Leadership Reception 2018 | Photos by Nick Klein
• 06/11/2018 – Meridian Diplomacy Forum on Japan – June 6, 2018, Photos by...
• 06/08/2018 – U.S.-Canada Shared Priorities for a Sustainable Future
• 06/08/2018 – Diplomatic Courier: Sovereignty, Supranationalism, and Solidarity
• 06/02/2018 – Meridian Diplomacy Forum on Japan

2018 May

• 05/31/2018 – “Europe at a Crossroads” – The Honorable Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian Minister...
• 05/30/2018 – Countering Violent Extremism: Community Strategies – A Multi-Regional Project
• 05/25/2018 – How an Exchange Program Shaped the Career Path of a Program...
• 05/25/2018 – Human Centered Design and Accessible Physical Environment – A Multi-Regional Project
• 05/22/2018 – Demographic Change and Immigration – A Project for Germany
• 05/19/2018 – Justin Burke: False News Threatens Democratic Processes, Russian Influence Will Grow...
• 05/17/2018 – The Importance of International Business: A Discussion with Assistant Secretary of...
• 05/16/2018 – Italian Ambassador’s Dinner – Photos by Kevin Dietsch
• 05/16/2018 – U.S. Justice System: Protecting Women and Children – A Multi-Regional Project
• 05/15/2018 – US-UAE Cultural Diplomacy Exchange Program: Cultural Diplomacy At Work In Galleries...
• 05/10/2018 – Washington Diplomat: Diplomatic Spotlight
• 05/10/2018 – Washington Life / Embassy Row Column
• 05/09/2018 – Promoting Peace: A Possible New Trilateral Partnership between the United States,...
• 05/09/2018 – Italian Creative Industries Illustrate Commercial and Cultural Value of the Arts...
• 05/09/2018 – The Exchange Program that Opens the World to U.S. Participants
• 05/08/2018 – Women and Entrepreneurship II – A Multi-Regional Project
• 05/04/2018 – Celebrating Jazz Ambassadors with the U.S. Diplomacy Center
• 05/04/2018 – The Times of India: India has made progress in protecting IPRs:...
• 05/04/2018 – Department of State, Bureau for Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Exchange...
• 05/03/2018 – Ambassadors Paula Dobriansky and Melanne Verveer stress women’s political leadership essential...
• 05/01/2018 – Meridian Exchange | May 2018
• 05/01/2018 – CNBC Africa article: “U.S. Consulate Alexandria Takes Hip Hop to the...

2018 April

• 04/30/2018 – Contract Researcher – EAP Photo Exhibition
• 04/30/2018 – Philippine economy: DC talk of the town
• 04/30/2018 – Embassy of the Philippines DC: 27/04/2018 – Press Release: PH ENVOY...
• 04/28/2018 – US delegation of museum leaders tours NYU Abu Dhabi campus
• 04/24/2018 – Boston Globe: Macedonia could use our friendship — and we could...
• 04/24/2018 – The Washington Post: Complete guest list for the state dinner in...
• 04/23/2018 – 2018 U.S. Congress – Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program
• 04/20/2018 – Meridian Honors Newly Confirmed Ambassadors
• 04/19/2018 – POLITICO Playbook Power Briefing
• 04/18/2018 – Washington Diplomat: Bangkok Exhibit Celebrates 200 Years of U.S.-Thailand Friendship
• 04/16/2018 – Danish design offers a window into future of sustainable and smart...
• 04/16/2018 – The Washington Post: D.C. PR maven Erika Paola Gutierrez marries political...
• 04/16/2018 – Next Level: Cambodia
• 04/12/2018 – The Global Government-to-Government Partnership (G3P) – 2018 Japanese Fellows
• 04/12/2018 – Meridian honored to host the 2018 International Women of Courage Awardees
• 04/11/2018 – U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India
• 04/11/2018 – Political and Economic Change: Argentina’s Silver Lining
• 04/11/2018 – Human Resources Internship – Summer/Fall 2018
• 04/10/2018 – Legislation and Regulation for the Digital Age – A Project for...
• 04/10/2018 – Addressing the Needs of At-Risk Youth to Promote Resilient Communities and...
• 04/09/2018 – Senior Congressional Advisers Provide Inside Scoop to Foreign Diplomats on How...
• 04/09/2018 – US Speaker and Specialist Program for Macedonia
• 04/09/2018 – There Is No Such Thing As Charitable Government
• 04/05/2018 – Nowruz Spring Celebration
• 04/04/2018 – Spring News’ World Focus, The U.S.-Thailand Celebrates 200 Years of Friendship.
• 04/04/2018 – Channel 3’s Lok Yaam Chao (Morning World News), U.S. Ambassador Led...
• 04/03/2018 – Next Level 4.0 Cambodia is featured in a Khmer news article,...
• 04/03/2018 – “Hang Meas HDTV” in Phnom Penh discusses Next Level 4.0 Cambodia...
• 04/03/2018 – GlobalConnect Internship Openings – Spring 2019
• 04/03/2018 – Global Economic Cooperation – A Multi-Regional Project
• 04/03/2018 – Foreign ambassadors first to hear from Secretary Wilbur Ross following China...

2018 March

• 03/29/2018 – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand press release...
• 03/29/2018 – Nation TV’s Miti Lok (World Dimension) report on the Great and...
• 03/29/2018 – HQ Raleigh to present workshops in Argentina in April as part...
• 03/27/2018 – Next Level: Egypt
• 03/27/2018 – Colombia: A Growing Investment Presence on the International Stage
• 03/27/2018 – Next Level: Azerbaijan
• 03/27/2018 – Next Level: Myanmar
• 03/26/2018 – ABC News: Lincoln to Thai king: Thanks but no thanks for...
• 03/26/2018 – Meridian Welcomes 10 International Women of Courage Awardees
• 03/24/2018 – Fox News: Lincoln to Thai king: Thanks but no thanks for...
• 03/23/2018 – Channel 3 aired a report on the Great and Good Friends...
• 03/23/2018 – Spring News aired a report on the Great and Good Friends...
• 03/23/2018 – Spring News also aired a Facebook Live session from the exhibit....
• 03/23/2018 – Great and Good Friends: Celebrating 200 Years of U.S.-Thai Relations
• 03/23/2018 – MCOT’s Thai News Agency aired a Facebook Live session from the...
• 03/23/2018 – U.S. Ambassador Glyn T. Davies Announces Exhibition of Friendship: Great and...
• 03/23/2018 – News@Meridian | March 2018
• 03/22/2018 – State Department announces this year’s IWOC Awardees
• 03/22/2018 – IVLP participant publishes blog post detailing the impact of his program
• 03/20/2018 – Effective Disaster Management and Emergency Response Coordination
• 03/19/2018 – Foreign policy expert Robert Kaplan unveils implications for America’s strategy in...
• 03/14/2018 – Request for Proposal NYC Ground Transportation for the International Visitor Leadership...
• 03/14/2018 – Request for Proposal – DC Ground Transportation for the International Visitor...
• 03/05/2018 – Transatlantic security alliance defended at Global Dialogue Dinner with Spanish Ambassador...
• 03/01/2018 – State Department Policy Chief Brian Hook briefs diplomats on Iran negotiations,...

2018 February

• 02/28/2018 – Education in the Digital Age – A Multi-Regional Project
• 02/27/2018 – Preventing Another World War – Watch the Event from Chatham House
• 02/23/2018 – Meridian Exchange | February 2018
• 02/23/2018 – Conference on Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points to end WWI – February...
• 02/20/2018 – Meridian @ Global Ties National Meeting