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Board of Directors
Honorary Chairs
Mayor Eric Garcetti
City of Los Angeles
Mark Ridley-Thomas
L.A. County Board of Supervisors
Chairman
Matthew Olsen
Boston Private
Vice Chairs
Mathias Fobi, M.D.
Bariatec Corporation
Michele A. Franchett
Stone Grzegorek & Gonzalez LLP
Michael McDowell
Japan House LA
Secretary
Deanne Neiman
Honorary Consul of Botswana
Legal Counsel
Wafa J. Hoballah
WJH Law Group, APC
Laman Alani
Retired Pharmaceutical Executive
Haifa Azawi, M.D.
New Woman Medical Care
Kathy Jones Irish
Kathy Jones Irish Consulting, LLC
Jonathan Kaji
Kaji & Associates
Patti MacJennett
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
Kristin McCowan
Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti
Rima Nashashibi
Nashashibi International Consultants, LLC
Stephen Ozoigbo
Relativity Education
Lourdes Saab
L.A. County Office of Protocol
William Jerry Silva
Southern California Edison
David R. Stepp
Bryan Cave LLP
Yael Swerdlow
Women's Empowerment Foundation
Tim Watkins
Watts Labor Community Action Committee
Nivine Woods
Johnson & Johnson
President & CEO
Janet Elliott
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Quote of the Month
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"After my visit, the myths are over.
The real life here I experienced made my mind and my outlook very positive about U.S.A."
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Participant from Russia in the September 2017 Program "Religious Leaders as Social Workers."
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Oscar-Nominated Film, Hidden Figures, Inspires Ground-Breaking State Department Exchange Program
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Hidden Figures
depicts the inspiring, untold stories of three female, African-American mathematicians who were instrumental in helping NASA put a man into space. Since its premier in 2016, the Oscar-nominated film has captivated audiences around the world and put a spotlight on women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Prompted by the international community's overwhelming response to the film, the U.S. Department of State created a ground-breaking exchange, #HiddenNoMore, through its International Visitor Leadership Program, bringing women in STEM careers from nearly 50 countries to the United States. During the month of October, these women will tour the country and meet with organizations and individuals that promote women and girls' participation in STEM. IVCLA is proud to have arranged the women's final meetings in Los Angeles, where the program concludes on October 28th.
Through this program, IVCLA hopes to build on the momentum
that has already been created by the film and encourage continued discussion around increasing the representation of women and minorities in STEM.
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Welcome New Projects Coordinator!
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Allison Yang graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Art History. Although she still loves the arts, she felt her professional interests lay in international politics and chose to transition from a career in museums to one in foreign affairs. She is excited to work as a Projects Coordinator at IVCLA where she will be able to build international understanding by cultivating connections in the global community. During her free time, she volunteers at the Echo Park Library where she tutors an ESL student and teaches a writing class. She enjoys traveling, reading, visiting museums, and brewing her own kombucha.
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 Stacey Scolinos is a 3
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year student at the University of California, Los Angeles where she studies political science and foreign languages. She loves all things international and is excited to expand her experiences through her internship at IVCLA, where she will be participating in events and gaining exposure to international diplomacy. When not interning or studying, Stacey tutors her peers in French and Spanish, and serves as a mentor to international students. She enjoys exploring Los Angeles, reading, playing with her Jack Russell, and finding the latest cultural festivals.
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Last Chance to Register! Join Us for a Fascinating Discussion!
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Join IVCLA for an intimate conversation with women diplomats as they share their challenges and experiences in public diplomacy! Register before the end of the day!
Where:
The Luxe Hotel (11461 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049)
When:
October 11, 2017
- Networking - 11:30 am
- Luncheon - 12:00 pm
We are pleased to welcome the following guest speakers:
- Special introductory remarks by The Honorable Nina Hachigian, Deputy Mayor of International Affairs for the City of Los Angeles
- Her Excellency Lamia Mekhemar, Consul General of Egypt in Los Angeles
- Ms. Alleta Maseko, Consul with the South African Consulate in Los Angeles
- Ms. Elizabeth MacKay, Head of Post for the Québec Government Office in Los Angeles
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Community Events
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Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA Now Open!
Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA is a far-reaching and ambitious exploration of Latin American and Latino art in dialogue with Los Angeles. Led by the Getty, Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA is the latest collaborative effort from arts institutions across Southern California. Exhibitions are open through the end of January 2018.
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Upcoming International Visitors
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The following are among the arriving guests of the
U.S. government whose professional appointments in
Los Angeles will be arranged by the
International Visitors Council of Los Angeles.
October 2017
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Australia
Bermuda
Egypt
Ethiopia
France
Honduras
Indonesia
Republic of Kosovo
Kyrgyz Republic
Montenegro
Nepal
Netherlands
Nigeria
Pakistan
Palestinian Territories
Philippines
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sudan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Togo
Turkey
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Change Makers: Promoting Community Resilience Against Radicalization and Extremism
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October 9-14
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Indonesia
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Crisis Management
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October 11-14
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Morocco
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Resilient Societies: Job Creation for Youth
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October 12-17
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Ecuador
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U.S. Legislative System
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October 16-18
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Timor Leste
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Social
Entrepreneurship and Business for Social Change
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October 17-21
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Uzbekistan
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Earthquakes and Natural Disaster Preparedness and Response
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Oman
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Industrial Development and Economic Diversification
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October 19-24
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Argentina
Australia
Bahrain
Belarus
Bermuda
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
France
Hungary
Indonesia
Israel
Italy
Kazakhstan
Kosovo
Kyrgyz Republic
Laos
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Mongolia
Nepal
Netherlands
Nicaragua
People's Republic of China
Peru
Romania
Senegal
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Swaziland
Sweden
Taiwan
Thailand
Timor Leste
Togo
Uganda
United Kingdom
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
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#HiddenNoMore: Empowering Women Leaders in STEM
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October 22-28
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India
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Renewable Energy
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October 25-28
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Brazil
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The American Conversation on Trade and Foreign Economic Policy
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October 31-November 4
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India
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Air Pollution Monitoring and Governance Tools
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October 31-
November 3
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Editor: Hannah Stoddard
Communications & Events Coordinator
Share your comments with me at hstoddard@ivcla.org!
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