A Letter from Our President and CEO, Kevin Mather
As 2024 draws to a close, I am filled with gratitude and pride as I reflect on an extraordinary year for Global Ties San Francisco.
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IVLP Highlight: American Foreign Policy Delegation from Germany
From December 7-11, 2024, Global Ties San Francisco hosted the American Foreign Policy, Economic Security, and the People’s Republic of China delegation from Germany on behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
Our 2025 Exchange Programs Portfolio
Stay up-to-date with all our upcoming and past international exchange delegations for 2025.
IVLP Highlight: Empowering Women Leaders in STEM in the Quad
Global Ties San Francisco recently hosted 10 exceptional women leaders from Australia, India, and Japan for a U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on Empowering Women Leaders in STEM in the Quad.
Our 2024 Exchange Program Portfolio
Review all our 2024 international exchange delegations and highlights.
Event Highlight: Global Social Hour (Sept. 2024)
On September 24, 2024, Global Ties San Francisco hosted a free community social hour and networking event with meaningful conversations over delicious food!
Intern Spotlight: Karinuelle Krisdiva
Meet Karinuelle Krisdiva, a fall 2024 International Programs Intern at Global Ties San Francisco.
Recent Intern Leila Shawrieh Selected for Global Ties U.S. 2025 Emerging Leaders Cohort
Global Ties San Francisco is thrilled to announce that our summer 2024 intern Leila Shawrieh has been selected for the 2025 cohort of the Global Ties U.S. Emerging Leaders Program due to her outstanding potential to lead and shape the future of public diplomacy and international exchange!
Global Ties San Francisco Meets with Rep. Barbara Lee’s Office on the Community Impact of International Exchange Programs
This past summer, Global Ties San Francisco proudly served as a community lead for the Alliance for International Exchange’s Summer of Action initiative to raise awareness of the benefits that international exchange programs bring to Americans and their local communities.
Event: Global Social Hour (Sept. 2024)
Join Global Ties San Francisco on September 24th for a free community social hour and networking event with meaningful conversations over delicious food!