named programs · 11 · from sources
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.
activities · 5 groups
what they do
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Hosted International Exchange Programs 8 activities
- Facilitating International Exchange ProgramsDesigns, 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 programsFacilitates 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 and cultural exchange programsFacilitates 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 programsFacilitates 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 programsDesigns 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.
- Implements U.S. State Department-sponsored international exchange programsDesigns 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 programsDesigns and administers international 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). Hosted 12 international visitors in 1950 and has supported large-scale exchanges at peak participation.
- Organizes youth and professional exchange programs for international leadersConducts structured exchange initiatives such as the Young Diplomats Summer Institute, which hosted 34 students in 2025, and connects hundreds of emerging and established international leaders annually with Arizona counterparts through professional meetings and cultural programming.
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Local Business Advocacy & Economic Development 4 activities
- Promotes U.S.-Sweden business relations and market entry supportLeads 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.
- Promotes U.S.-Sweden business relations and market entry supportLeads 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 Swedish-Arizona Business RelationsLeads 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.
- Supports Swedish business engagement in ArizonaLeads 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.
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Youth Engagement & Cultural Preservation Programs 3 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.
- Promoting Citizen DiplomacyPromotes people-to-people exchange and citizen-to-citizen diplomacy to foster a more peaceful, just, and connected world.
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Economic Partnership Development 1 activity
- Facilitates international business and social connectionsContracts 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.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitates citizen diplomacy and international professional exchangesContracts 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.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$267K
Contributions & grants$51K19%
Program service revenue$217K81%
Investment income$120%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$219K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$130K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$186K
Cash$186K
Investments$0
Liabilities$736
Net assets$186K
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -5.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTIN ALLEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $83K |
board members · 15
- ALPHA MULUH — DIRECTOR
- BETHANY BENNICK — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA GONZALEZ — DIRECTOR
- DAN SCHWEIKER — DIRECTOR
- EMILIO GAYNOR — DIRECTOR
- KATHERINE CONWAY — DIRECTOR
- KELLY SANDIN — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA ARMSTRONG — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA SANDERSON — DIRECTOR
- NICOLE HOLLENBECK — TREASURER
- NICOLE MAGNEY — SECRETARY
- RICHARD FINCHER — CHAIRMAN
- ROBIN REED — DIRECTOR
- RUTH FRANKLIN — DIRECTOR
- SAPNA GUPTA — DIRECTOR
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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