Intern Spotlight: Isabelle Coloma

Meet Our Summer 2025 Intern!

Meet Isabelle Coloma, one of our International Programs interns this summer. Isabelle is a master’s student of International Comparative Education at Stanford University, researching global citizenship education and curriculum design.

Her spirited interest in international engagement and service began with high school Mandarin Chinese classes and deepened through a study abroad in Hong Kong, where she navigated a new educational system and the vibrant complexities of a global city.

During her internship with Global Ties San Francisco, Isabelle is most looking forward to engaging with various local and global policy issues while gaining the unique perspectives of our international visitors.

“International cooperation begins with conversations. I am excited to understand the role of citizen diplomacy in advancing the long-term goals of productive dialogue and cultural understanding.”

Committed to mutual learning through collaborative dialogue and cross-cultural communication, Isabelle is eager to gain experience in public diplomacy, examine its convergence with her interests in global education, and explore how Global Ties San Francisco advances U.S. foreign policy through international exchange.

Outside of her academic studies, she enjoys spending her free time learning about other cultures through food, language, and soap operas.

Welcome to the intern team, Isabelle!

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Our 2025 Exchange Programs Portfolio

International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)

  1. Approaches to Urban Search and Rescue in the United States | Republic of Türkiye (4 visitors) – January 23-28
  2. Global Government-to-Government Partnership (G3P) | Japan (1 visitor) – February 12-18
  3. Energy as an Economic Driver I | Multi-Regional Project (19 visitors) – March 18-22 (POSTPONED)
  4. Rural Economic Opportunity Through Binational Tourism | Japan (7 visitors) – March 25-29
  5. Media Management | Fiji (8 visitors) – April 12-16
  6. Visual Arts for Community Impact | Multi-Regional Project (26 visitors) – April 15-19 (CANCELED)
  7. Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management | Morocco (6 visitors) – April 17-20
  8. Trafficking in Persons: Prevention and Mitigation I | Multi-Regional Project (22 visitors) – April 30 – May 3
  9. Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management | Multi-Regional Project (24 visitors) – May 8-14
  10. Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Response | Taiwan (9 visitors) – May 10-14
  11. Religious Freedom Enhanced by Interfaith Understanding | Kazakhstan (6 visitors) – May 17-22
  12. Promoting Strategic Artificial Intelligence Engagement | Kazakhstan (6 visitors) – June 14-18
  13. Foreign Policy, Economic Security, and China | Eurasia (25 visitors) – June 19-25
  14. Tackling Waterborne and Vector-borne Diseases to Strengthen Health Sector Resilience | Africa (9 visitors) – June 24
  15. Combating Coercive Violence II | Africa (8 visitors) – June 27-29
  16. ASEAN: Maritime Policy and Security Coordination in the South China Sea | East Asia and Pacific (6 visitors) – July 8-12 (POSTPONED)
  17. Community-based Models for Addressing Mental Health Challenges | Poland (9 visitors) – July 9-13
  18. Cybersecurity in Critical Telecom Infrastructure | Türkiye (6 visitors) – July 18-23
  19. Community Engagement in the Political Process | Switzerland (6 visitors) – July 19-24
  20. Energy Security | Single Country Project (6 visitors) – July 23-28 (RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY)
  21. Advanced Battery Chemistries | India (6 visitors) – July 30 – August 2
  22. Economic Development and the Bioeconomy | Multi-Regional (7 visitors) – July 31 – August 2
  23. Partnering on a Quantum Future | Slovenia (12 visitors) – August 27-30

Custom Fee-For-Service

  1. Tackling Cybercrimes – A Key to Modern Trade International Exchange and Leadership Program (IELP) | Pakistan (8 participants) – February 13-19
  2. Friends, Partners, and Allies Program for Journalists | Japan, Philippines (10 participants) – June 4-10

Interested in serving as a Professional Resource or Home Hospitality host for our international visitors?

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This running list is updated on a monthly basis.

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