International Alumni Program

The International Alumni Program is designed connects and deepens engagement between international alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs and members of the Global Ties Network. The online program covers a variety of topics, including the Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund; how to work with U.S. embassies in your country; and the intersection of soft power, public diplomacy, and international relations. 

Events are free to attend, however, participants must be an alumni of a U.S. Government-sponsored exchange program and must register by completing the form on the right.    

The Global Ties U.S. International Alumni Program is steered by an Honorary Committee. 

Upcoming Events 

  • Wednesday, September 18: Soft Power, Public Diplomacy & International Relations, 12:00 (noon) – 1:00 p.m. ET 
  • Wednesday, November 13: Details TBC

Past Events & Recordings 

  • Working with the Office of Alumni Affairs and U.S. Government in Your Country | Recording Coming Soon
  • Grant Proposal Writing & Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund | Recording HERE 
  • Clean Energy – Values and Leadership: A Conversation with Honorary Committee Chair, Vicente Lopez-Ibor Mayor | Recording HERE 
  • Soft Power, Public Diplomacy, and International Relations with Katherine Brown, Ph.D., President and & CEO of Global Ties U.S. | September 2023 | Recording HERE 
  • Alumni Resources Session | July 2023 | Recording HERE 
  • Virtual Networking Event | May 2023 | No Recording Available  
  • International Alumni Program: Introduction and CDAF Info Session Event | January 2023 | Recording HERE