CCWA Welcomes Four New Members to Its Board of Directors
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs Welcomes Four New Members to Its Board of Directors The Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is delighted to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors: Kimberly Holizna, Managing Director, Global Development Global Aero Industries; Bianca Menendez, retired Foreign Service Officer; Milena Sterio, James A. Thomas Distinguished…
Read MoreTransformative Global Learning Experience for 2024-2025 CCWA Global Ambassadors in Finland and Spain
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Global Ambassadors program took nine bright and talented emerging civic leaders on an unforgettable learning journey through Cleveland, Helsinki and Madrid. Global Ambassadors is a transformative year-long global leadership development program for emerging leaders in Northeast Ohio. This program is CCWA’s way of investing in rising civic and public…
Read MoreNow Accepting Applications for CCWA’s Global Ambassadors and LEADS Programs for Young Professionals
CCWA offers two distinct programs for Northeast Ohio young professionals to develop global leadership skills & competencies: Global Ambassadors and LEADS, which will intersect in Fall 2025. CCWA’s LEADS program is an 8-week dynamic and interactive professional development course in Fall 2025. CCWA’s Global Ambassadors program is a transformative year-long global leadership program for emerging…
Read MoreCCWA Announces Changes to Its Exchanges Team
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs Announces Changes to Its Exchanges Team The Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) bids farewell to Maria Crowder (née Garcia-Olalla), Program Officer for International Exchanges, as she moves on to an exciting new chapter in her career. Her last day with CCWA will be April 15, 2025. CCWA is…
Read MoreCleveland Leaders Participate in Professional Fellows Program in New Delhi
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs builds bridges across the globe. Last year, CCWA was able to provide an opportunity for two local change-makers to have a transformative exchange experience in India. CCWA was excited to have nominated two representatives to travel to New Delhi, India, through the Professional Fellows Program for Governance and Society…
Read MoreCCWA Opportunities for Young Professionals 2025-2026
CCWA Opportunities for Young Professionals: YPAC and Pogue Fellowship Applications Now Open CCWA welcomes young professionals to join us in exploring world affairs and citizen diplomacy! We are excited to announce that CCWA’s Richard W. Pogue Fellowship and the Cartner E. Strang Young Professionals Advisory Committee are now accepting applications: RICHARD W. POGUE FELLOWSHIP The…
Read MoreCCWA CEO Carina Van Vliet to Step Down in Summer 2025
CCWA CEO Carina Van Vliet to step down in summer 2025 Carina Van Vliet, Chief Executive Officer of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA), will be stepping down this summer for family-related reasons. Carina joined the organization in January 2019 and led the organization through the challenges of the 2020 pandemic and the successful…
Read MoreCCWA Welcomes New Finance Director
CCWA Welcomes New Finance Director Jason Staviscak and Bids Farewell to Long-time Finance Director Doug Firman The Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is delighted to welcome Jason Staviscak as its new Finance Director. CCWA’s long-time and beloved Finance Director, Doug Firman, will be retiring on December 31, 2024. Jason Staviscak assumed his role on…
Read MoreCCWA Announces the Global Ambassadors 2024-2025 Cohort
We are pleased to welcome the Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Global Ambassadors 2024-2025 Cohort. CCWA’s Global Ambassadors program invites emerging leaders in Northeast Ohio on a transformative journey to think more globally and to develop a broader vision for the future of our city. The program combines CCWA’s interactive global leadership course (LEADS) with…
Read MoreBrazil Comes to Cleveland: Fulbright Welcome Weekend
This summer CCWA welcomed 39 Brazilian educators for a homestay experience with families around Northeast Ohio. Nearly two dozen Citizen Diplomat volunteers opened up their homes to international guests for a fun weekend exploring Cleveland and engaging in fun cultural activities. The program is in partnership with Ohio University’s Program of Intensive English. The program…
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