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Register Now: 2024 International Citizen of the Year
Join us as we honor Mario Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Indianapolis Airport Authority, with the prestigious International Citizen of the Year award on October 24th. Mario will be recognized for his exceptional contributions to the international growth of Indiana. The evening will also feature the presentation of the annual Global Impression Award recognizing the top emerging leaders from our state making a difference on the global scale. Immerse yourself in a New Orleans-themed extravaganza as we pay tribute to Mario Rodriguez’s remarkable achievements. Enjoy an evening filled with captivating guest speakers who will share insights into Mario’s inspiring journey. Experience the vibrant culture, music, and cuisine of New Orleans, all while connecting with fellow attendees who share a passion for international excellence and community impact.
Click here to learn more or contact Dr. Kristie Johnson at kjohnson@internationalcenter.org with any questions.
The International Center has selected 24 participants for the fifth annual James T. Morris Global Leadership Series. The 2024 Morris Series cohort is comprised of global professionals from across Indiana. The participants represent diverse industries including academia, economic development, law, and more.
The 2024 Morris Series cohort includes:
Mo Adewunmi, International Marketplace Coalition
Heidi Babkowski, Indiana Economic Development Corporation
Nate Biggs, Indy Eleven
Dr. Christian Butzke, Purdue University
Craig Anesu Chigadza, City of Indianapolis
Katelyn Colclazier, Meyer Najem
Ewelina Connolly, Amani Family Services
Paola Cubides, MS-IL Staffing & Packaging
Stefano DePonti, Dallara
Rhonda Hinkle, Marian University (Indianapolis)
Michael Hoffman, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP
Meredith Lizza, Indiana State Government
Callie McCune, Indianapolis Airport Authority
Laura Mirabal, Financial Center First Credit Union
Olanike Olaniyi, Indianapolis Public Library
Ephraim Palmero, LISC Indianapolis
Asaundra Pickett, Indy Eleven
Sandra Richardson, Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Inc.
Loida Rodriguez, American Red Cross Indiana Region
Khalek Sengsone, Dallara
Najia Sherzad Hoshmand, Afghan American Community Center, Inc.
Tierra Sims, Indy Chamber
Lori Smith, Ryobi Die Casting (USA), Inc.
Karlye Vonderwell, Indiana Economic Development Corporation
We sincerely mourns the loss of James T. Morris, a longtime friend of The International Center. Over the years, Jim Morris supported and collaborated with The International Center in various capacities. First, under the vision and leadership of the then-Mayor of Indianapolis, Richard Lugar, who in 1973 conceptualized The International Center, Jim played a key role such as the Chief of Staff to Mayor Lugar. His passion for The International Center led to Jim’s role as a long-time board member and more recently as a current board emeritus. For his contributions to a global Indiana, Jim was recognized as the International Citizen of the Year in 2005, an esteemed acknowledgment for local citizens who are honored for their longstanding commitment to supporting global initiatives in Indiana.
We owe a debt of gratitude to Jim Morris for his endearing support of The International Center and his dedication to developing civically engaged global citizens.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Jackie and the entire Morris family as we remember Jim as a good friend, mentor, and long-time supporter of our organization.” - President and CEO, Martin Baier
Celebrating Indiana Intern Day
Our interns at The International Center are a valued part of our team! This Indiana Intern Day, we celebrated them and their important contributions.
We were thrilled to welcome Anna Meer from the Institute for Workforce Excellence to our office and share some of the wonderful work our interns are doing this summer.
Thank you to everyone who made the day a success! We are so grateful not only for this intern cohort, but also for all of our interns over the years.
IVLP: Women in Entrepreneurship from Africa
The International Center had the honor of hosting eight incredible women from Algeria, Djibouti, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe for the International Visitor Leadership Program focused on Women and Entrepreneurship.
Thank you to all our partners and speakers for making this program impactful and memorable. Together, we continue to empower women and foster global entrepreneurship.
The International Center is a catalyst to inform, convene, and connect public, private and civic global objectives in Indiana.
Inform:
On the 26th, the Olympic Games kicked off in Paris. Discover more about the history of the event and Indiana’s unique connection to this year’s Olympics through an insightful piece by our very own Sophie Love.
Convene:
On Wednesday, July 10, the International Center hosted a staff retreat, graciously organized by Dallara. The event featured a tour of their facilities on Main Street in Speedway, allowing the staff to explore the space and learn about the rich history of Dallara.
Connect:
The International Center participated in the inaugural Pop-Up Fundraising AI Summit in Indianapolis. Held at the Stutz on July 11th and hosted by JGA, the event brought together over 100 nonprofit leaders. Attendees explored how to effectively and ethically engage donors using artificial intelligence.
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