activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 9
- Facilitates citizen diplomacy and international professional exchanges International Business Development & Trade MissionsContracts with public entities like the City of Scottsdale to promote business and social connections between Americans and foreign visitors, and organizes tailored professional and cultural exchanges to strengthen global networks.
- Facilitates international business and social connections International Business Development & Trade MissionsContracts with public entities like the City of Scottsdale to promote business and social linkages between American communities and foreign visitors, enhancing cross-border understanding and cooperation.
- Facilitating International Exchange Programs International Exchange Program AdministrationDesigns, implements, and supports international exchange programs, including those sponsored by the U.S. State Department, connecting international leaders and students with Arizona counterparts for professional meetings, cultural exchanges, and home hospitality engagements.
- Hosts international visitors through home hospitality and cultural exchange programs International Exchange Program AdministrationFacilitates long-term home hospitality engagements that connect international leaders and visitors with local Arizona families, fostering authentic cultural exchange. Many volunteers continue hosting for several years or decades.
- Hosts international visitors through home hospitality programs International Exchange Program AdministrationFacilitates cultural exchange by connecting international leaders and visitors with local Arizona families for home hospitality stays, with volunteers often participating for multiple years or decades.
- Implements U.S. State Department-sponsored international exchange programs International Exchange Program AdministrationDesigns and administers exchange programs in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, including the Foreign Visitors Program and the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI), connecting thousands of international participants with Arizona counterparts annually.
- Implements U.S. State Department-sponsored international exchange programs International Exchange Program AdministrationDesigns and administers exchange programs in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, including the Foreign Visitors Program and the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI), connecting international emerging and established leaders with Arizona counterparts through professional meetings, networking, and cultural activities.
- Organizes youth and student diplomacy programsRuns targeted educational programs such as the Young Diplomats Summer Institute, which hosted 34 students in 2025 for a week-long immersive experience in diplomacy and international affairs.
- Organizes youth and student diplomacy programsRuns educational programs such as the Young Diplomats Summer Institute, which engaged 34 students in a week-long diplomatic and leadership development experience in 2025.
advocacy · 3
- Promotes U.S.-Sweden business relations and market entry support Industry-Specific Business AdvocacyLeads the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Arizona to advance trade, investment, and business opportunities between Sweden and Arizona, including supporting Swedish companies entering the U.S. market for nearly a decade.
- Promoting Citizen DiplomacyPromotes people-to-people exchange and citizen-to-citizen diplomacy to foster a more peaceful, just, and connected world.
- Supports Swedish business engagement in Arizona Industry-Specific Business AdvocacyLeads the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Arizona and has supported Swedish companies in entering the U.S. market for nearly a decade, promoting trade, investment, and business collaboration between Sweden and Arizona.
capacity building · 1
- Promoting Swedish-Arizona Business Relations Industry-Specific Business AdvocacyLeads the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Arizona to promote trade, investments, and business opportunities between Sweden and Arizona, and supports Swedish companies entering the U.S. market.
strategies · 20
how they think
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- Citizen diplomacy for international engagement citizen_diplomacyFosters diplomacy and community growth by connecting international leaders and students with Arizona counterparts through professional meetings, cultural exchanges, and peer-to-peer interactions, promoting trust and mutual understanding.
- Early-stage venture support early-stage venture supportFocuses on investing in and advising early-stage companies led by visionary entrepreneurs, providing strategic guidance and resources to catalyze innovation and scalable impact.
- Early-stage venture support and advising early-stage venture supportFocuses on investing in and advising early-stage companies led by visionary entrepreneurs, providing strategic guidance and resources to catalyze innovation and global impact.
- Entrepreneurial development through cross-cultural partnerships entrepreneurial developmentSupports young entrepreneurs by fostering cross-cultural partnerships, offering networking opportunities, and integrating cultural experiences to enhance community impact and innovation.
- Entrepreneurial development via cross-cultural partnerships entrepreneurial developmentSupports young entrepreneurs by fostering cross-cultural partnerships, offering networking opportunities, and integrating cultural experiences to enhance community impact and innovation.
- Fostering Authentic Cultural Exchange through Home Hospitality home_hospitality_exchangeThe organization utilizes home hospitality as a method to create authentic, two-way cultural exchange experiences between international visitors and local communities.
- Fostering Global Relationships and Citizen Diplomacy through International Exchange citizen_diplomacyThe organization connects Arizona with the world by facilitating international exchange programs, professional networking, and cultural engagements. This approach aims to build mutual understanding, trust, and cross-border collaboration by showcasing local assets to international visitors and connecting international leaders and students with Arizona counterparts.
- Global connection through cultural and professional exchange global connection and cultural exchangeConnects Arizona with the world by facilitating international exchange programs, professional networking, industry engagements, and cultural events that promote mutual learning and cross-border collaboration.
- Global connection through cultural and professional exchange global connection and cultural exchangeConnects Arizona with the world by facilitating international exchange programs, industry-specific engagements, and cultural events that promote mutual learning and cross-border collaboration.
- Home hospitality for cultural exchange home_hospitality_exchangeUses home hospitality as a method to foster authentic, two-way cultural exchange by embedding international visitors within local communities, creating deeper interpersonal connections and mutual understanding.
- Home hospitality for cultural exchange home_hospitality_exchangeUses home hospitality as a method to foster authentic, two-way cultural exchange by embedding international visitors within local communities, enabling deeper interpersonal connections and mutual understanding.
- Strengthening Arizona's Global Presence through Collaborative Showcasing strengthening_global_presence_through_collaborationThe organization strengthens Arizona's global presence by bringing together professionals, institutions, and community members to showcase the state's industries, talent, innovation, hospitality, and leadership, thereby positioning Arizona as a globally engaged state.
- Supporting Entrepreneurial Development through Cross-Cultural Partnerships entrepreneurial_developmentThe organization supports the growth of young entrepreneurs by fostering cross-cultural partnerships, providing networking opportunities, and offering cultural experiences, with the aim of increasing their impact in their communities.
- Team-based service development team-based_service developmentBuilds close-knit teams to translate customer needs into reliable, high-quality services, emphasizing collaboration and responsiveness in program design and delivery.
- Team-based service development team-based_service developmentBuilds close-knit, collaborative teams to translate customer or stakeholder needs into reliable and responsive programs and services, emphasizing agility and user-centered design.
- Volunteer-driven operational model volunteer-driven_operationsRelies on skilled volunteers to carry out core organizational functions such as administration, event coordination, and digital outreach, enabling scalable operations with community ownership.
- Volunteer-driven operational model volunteer-driven_operationsLeverages skilled volunteers to carry out core organizational functions such as administration, event coordination, and communications, enabling scalable and community-embedded operations.
- Youth Empowerment and Experiential Learning for Global Competence youth_empowermentThe organization empowers high school students with knowledge and skills for a globally interconnected world through programs that offer experiential learning, engagement with international and local professionals, peer connections, and workshops on diplomacy and leadership.
- Youth empowerment through global education youth empowermentEquips Arizona high school students with knowledge and skills for global engagement through experiential learning, workshops on diplomacy and leadership, and direct interaction with international and local professionals.
- Youth empowerment through global education youth empowermentEquips Arizona high school students with knowledge and skills for global engagement through experiential learning, workshops on diplomacy and leadership, and interactions with international and local professionals.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
8TH ANNUAL WOMEN IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PHX
An annual event by Global Chamber Phoenix connecting and inspiring global leaders, covering challenges and opportunities for gender balance in leadership.
ARIZONA’S EARLIER HISTORIC ROUTE TO CALIFORNIA
A live, bilingual production summarizing the historic expedition route from Arizona to California, presented in partnership with Scottsdale’s Museum of the West and Scottsdale Sister Cities.
AWAKENING - A Unique Musical Experience Celebrating March Equinox
A live concert performance collaboration featuring Swedish vocal artist GAYEA and Native American flute player KEL MOCKINGBIRD, celebrating the reactivating power of sunlight and energy.
Geopolitics in a Changing World Order: From Venezuela to Greenland
A panel discussion with ASU faculty examining shifting geopolitical dynamics and their impact on international order, sovereignty, and democratic governance.
International Conference "Sergei Eisenstein in Mexico and the American Southwest: Indigeneity, Ritual, Immersive Environments"
A conference bringing together Eisenstein specialists and researchers to rethink the legacy of European Modernist artists' quest for inspiration in indigenous cultures of North America from a postcolonial perspective.
One World, Many Stories: Sharing Narratives for Global Understanding
A forum designed to help participants, especially educators, harness the power of empathy to inspire positive social change by exploring various forms of empathy and drafting curriculum pieces.
PCFR's International State of the State
An annual event providing a public platform to discuss global political and economic factors impacting Arizona's commercial integration, bringing together international dignitaries and leaders.
Pa'adelante
A local initiative of Advance Community focused on connecting with Latino leaders and building relationships in Arizona.
Strategic Health Frontiers: Decoding Russian Global Health From "Sputnik-V" diplomacy to "Sanitary Shield" Security
A discussion focusing on Russia's role in global health and its implications for pandemic preparedness and international response.
The Allure of Asian Spirits: A Journey Through
An evening event featuring a curated tasting of Sake and Soju, Korean and Japanese cuisine, and live entertainment, in partnership with Phoenix Sister Cities.
The Diplomatic Corps of Arizona’s 35th Annual Ambassadors Ball
An annual diplomatic event celebrating a host country's culture, with proceeds benefiting scholarships for students at ASU's Thunderbird School of Global Management.
relationships · 52
who they work with
- ASA Partner — 2024 Fellow Placement Organization.
- AZ FORGE Partner — Program supporter for the 2024 YLAI program.
- Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Official supporter of the Young Diplomats Program.
- Arizona State University Partner — Former adjunct professor
- Arizona State University Partner — Hosts events and conferences, such as the "Geopolitics in a Changing World Order" panel and the "Sergei Eisenstein in Mexico and the American Southwest" conference, featuring ASU faculty and staff.
- Arizona State University Partner — Program supporter for the 2024 YLAI program.
- Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management Partner — Proceeds from the 35th Ambassadors Ball benefit scholarships for students at this institution.
- Butterfly Wonderland Partner — 2024 Fellow Placement Organization.
- CRDF Global Partner — Partner for implementing the International Leadership Exchange Program.
- Cahokia Partner — 2024 Fellow Placement Organization.
- City of Mesa Government — Former Councilmember representing District 5 and past chair of the Human Relations Advisory Board
- City of Scottsdale Partner — Contracted with the City of Scottsdale to promote business and social contacts.
- Clearflow Partner — 2024 Fellow Placement Organization.
- Co Hoots Partner — 2024 Fellow Placement Organization.
- Courtyard by Marriott Partner — Lodging & Transportation Partner.
- Cultural Vistas Partner — Partner for implementing the International Leadership Exchange Program.
- Department of State Government — Works in conjunction with the Department of State Foreign Visitors Program.
- Desert Sounds Partner — 2024 Fellow Placement Organization.
- Element by Westin Partner — Lodging & Transportation Partner.
- Global Ties Arizona Partner — Implements the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program in partnership with IREX.
- Global Ties U.S. Funder — Official supporter of the Young Diplomats Program.
- Global Ties U.S. Network — Part of the Global Ties U.S. network.
- Graduate School Partner — Partner for implementing the International Leadership Exchange Program.
- IIE Partner — Partner for implementing the International Leadership Exchange Program.
- IREX Partner — Implements the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program in partnership with Global Ties Arizona.
- IVLP Partner — Implements home hospitality programs for participants in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
- Jet Limousines Partner — Lodging & Transportation Partner.
- Junior League of Phoenix Funder — Received a grant from the Junior League of Phoenix.
- Lyft Partner — Program supporter for the 2024 YLAI program.
- Maricopa Association of Governments Partner — Chair of the Economic Development Committee
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