MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTER - Who we areMeridian International CenterMIC_495f2fea-0744-11e6-8a59-f658f26a1bf3Meridian International Center is a premier nonprofit, global leadership organization headquartered in Washington, DC.LeadersBuilding on more than 55 years of experience, Meridian prepares U.S. and international leaders to meet global challenges and opportunities. Our suite of programs delivers the approach and environment for leaders to understand global issues and cultures, exchange ideas, collaborate on solutions, and build valuable relationships... They gain knowledge and valuable skills that increase their effectiveness as leaders: * Global Competency * Insight and Context * Applied Leadership * NetworksMeridian Board of TrusteesMeridian's Board of Trustees is currently composed of 25 high-level individuals who bring vast expertise and experience from many sectors, including business, government, nonprofit, media, healthcare, technology, the arts, law, and real estate. The Board plays a critical role in Meridian's governance, and also provides strategic guidance for the operations, business, property, and other affairs related to Meridian's sustainable growth. Trustees also provide ongoing counsel and oversight through 6 Board Committees: Executive, Governance and Nominating, Global Engagement, Development, Facilities and Preservation, and Finance and Audit.Hon. Carlos M. GutierrezChairmanHon. Patricia de Stacy HarrisonVice-ChairArt CollinsCo-Chair of DevelopmentHon. Alonzo L. FulghamChair of Governance and Nominating CommitteeHon. David A. GrossChair of Global EngagementSteve LeblingChair of Facilities & PreservationJeffrey MalinakChair of Finance & AuditHon. Ann StockCo-Chair of DevelopmentAmbassador Stuart HollidayHon. Meredith Attwell BakerJanet BlanchardFounding Member, The Council on Women's Leadership at MeridianJon CliftonMatthew T. EcholsHon. Laurie S. FultonDr. Neal R. GoinsMaria Pica KarpJanet LamkinStanley S. LitowHongXia LiuDrew MaloneyMichele A. ManattDavid MetznerLisa B. NelsonScott ParvenMichael Pickrum Hon. Rodney E. SlaterDeborah Taylor Ashford, EsquireLegal CounselHon. William F. McSweenyTrustee EmeritusHon. Walter L. CutlerPresident EmeritusMerdian LeadersAmbassador Stuart W. HollidayPresident and CEOLee SatterfieldExecutive Vice PresidentKurt M. SodeeChief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of OperationsSusan CabiatiSenior Vice President, Professional Exchanges DivisionBonnie GlickSenior Vice President, GlobalConnect DivisionDr. Myra BestVice President of Administration, Professional Exchanges DivisionHenry CollinsVice President and Deputy, Professional Exchanges DivisionGretchen EhleVice President, GlobalConnectTerry K. HarveyVice President, Meridian Center for Cultural DiplomacyFrank JusticeVice President, ConveningMonique M. McSweenVice President, CommunicationsAmy SelcoVice President, DevelopmentKelly CampagneDirector of Human ResourcesMeridian PartnersU.S. Department of StateMeridian is a principal partner of the U.S. Department of State and other government agencies. We implement the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), which promotes mutual understanding between countries around the world and the U.S.Multi-National CorporationsThe world's leading Multi-National Corporations count on us to design programs that address critical business challenges and opportunities, elevate their CSR initiatives, and accelerate development of their leaders.Diplomatic CorpsWe work closely with the Diplomatic Corps in Washington, D.C. to foster greater understanding of their cultures, create networks with U.S. private and public sector organizations, and provide opportunities for advancing business and trade relations.NGOsWe partner with NGOs from around the world to convene programs on topical international issues, including: human trafficking, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, trade, cultural diplomacy, security, environmental sustainability, and global health.Meridian envisions a more secure and prosperous world that is characterized by mutual understanding, innovation, economic growth, and inclusion. Meridian believes the path to realizing its vision is through more effective and connected public and private sector global leadership at all levels._495f3120-0744-11e6-8a59-f658f26a1bf3To create innovative exchange, education, cultural, and policy programs_495f31e8-0744-11e6-8a59-f658f26a1bf3ImpactValue and Impact -- ... benefit individuals, communities, and countries around the world:SecurityGreater SecurityDevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentInnovationUnderstandingMutual UnderstandingEngagementStrengthen U.S. engagement with the world through the power of exchange_495f329c-0744-11e6-8a59-f658f26a1bf31_495f3364-0744-11e6-8a59-f658f26a1bf3PreparationPrepare public and private sector leaders for a complex global future_495f342c-0744-11e6-8a59-f658f26a1bf32Public Sector LeadersPrivate Sector LeadersProvide [leaders] with resources and insight on key global issues through our ...Exchanges_495f34ea-0744-11e6-8a59-f658f26a1bf32.1Training_495f35b2-0744-11e6-8a59-f658f26a1bf32.2Forums_495f3670-0744-11e6-8a59-f658f26a1bf32.3Cultural Diplomacy_495f3724-0744-11e6-8a59-f658f26a1bf32.4CollaborationProvide a neutral forum for international collaboration across sectors_495f3814-0744-11e6-8a59-f658f26a1bf33SectorsCorporationsGovernmentsDiplomatic CorpsNGOsFoundationsIndividualsWe bring together a cross-section of established and emerging leaders ..._495f38d2-0744-11e6-8a59-f658f26a1bf32016-04-20http://www.meridian.org/about/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net