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https://linktr.ee/globalneworleans Personally sharing knowledge, customs, or a meal helps cross-cultural understanding to develop.

Global New Orleans, a 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization, fosters citizen diplomacy and cross-cultural understanding by serving as the local liaison for the US Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) and other exchange programs. When exchange participants come to New Orleans, Global New Orleans arranges for them to socialize with our members and to exchange ideas with their professional counterparts, all while experiencing local culture. This is citizen diplomacy, ordinary citizens building extraordinary relationships “one handshake at a time”. Through citizen diplomacy, we can help shape US foreign relations and grow our community's global competency. To become a member and citizen diplomat, visit www.globalneworleans.org/membership

10/13/2026

From cybersecurity to sister cities, the connections between Japan and Louisiana continue to grow!

In August, Global New Orleans welcomed seven leaders from Japan through the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) - across Southeast Louisiana, we connected delegates with local experts at Ampirical to explore electric grid resilience and critical infrastructure, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness to learn about Louisiana's approach to cyber threats, and other local industry leaders.

Beyond the professional meetings, we co-hosted a Coffee & Conversation community mixer with the Japan Society of New Orleans. It was a chance to celebrate a relationship that reaches back generations, including New Orleans' sister-city partnership with Matsue, Japan, and the cultural connections that continue to bring our communities together.

Thank you to our local partners and friends for sharing their expertise and helping create new opportunities for collaboration between Louisiana and Japan!

10/08/2026

Next Saturday, October 17th is the second session of our Global Leadership Academy! The topic of the day is Cross-Cultural Communication and will include a presentation from a former PeaceCorps Volunteer in Madagascar. After the wonderful turn out for our first session we are super excited to see what our students bring to the conversation next week! Special thanks to our sponsor Gulf Coast Bank for helping to support this program.

10/06/2026

In September, Global New Orleans welcomed museum professionals from Taiwan for an International Visitor Leadership Program exchange focused on military history, cultural preservation, and public engagement.

New Orleans offered an especially fitting place for these conversations! The delegation spent a full day exploring The National WWII Museum before meeting with museum professionals to dig deeper into the work behind the exhibits, from collections management and archival preservation to exhibition design, digitization, oral history, and public education.

At The Cabildo, leaders from the Louisiana State Museum system also shared how Louisiana preserves and interprets its history across a statewide network of cultural institutions.

These professional exchanges are one of our favorite parts of IVLP! They give international visitors the opportunity to learn from Louisiana expertise while giving our local partners a chance to build relationships with counterparts doing similar work around the world.

We were proud to help connect Taiwan and Louisiana through a shared commitment to preserving history and finding meaningful ways to bring it to life for future generations.

10/05/2026

Join us in celebrating our friend and collaborator Alvin “Al” Jackson, one of New Orleans’ great historians and culture bearers! We’re delighted to see him recognized by NOMA and the Congo Square Preservation Society through their Elders Sacred Talk Series this Wednesday, October 7.

Al will join Ashton Ramsey for a conversation celebrating their lives and contributions to our city. The evening will also honor Big Queen Rita Johnson of the Mohawk Hunters Black Masking Indian Tribe.

New Orleans Museum of Art
Wednesday, October 7 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Free museum admission for Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All initiative. No registration required.

Congratulations, Al! We’re grateful for the knowledge, stories, and love of New Orleans you share with our community and international visitors.

09/24/2026

Applications are open for the 2027–2030 Global New Orleans Board of Directors!

Our board brings together creative changemakers, financial whizzes, and community connectors who help guide our mission, strengthen our programs, and build support for international exchange right here in New Orleans.

As several longtime directors complete their terms, we are looking for thoughtful, committed people who can bring new ideas, skills, relationships, and perspectives to our next chapter.

Could that be you, or someone you know? Learn more and apply by October 9. Link in our bio!

09/22/2026

We're excited to share that the first session of Global Leadership Academy was a success! Our students dove into a diplomacy simulation, tackling the important issue of wildlife trafficking and learning valuable negotiation skills. A huge thank you to our amazing students and our wonderful friends, Dwan Adams and Shane Hough, for helping make this event possible.

09/15/2026

Big News! We are excited to announce that Global New Orleans is accepting applications for new board members for 2027. Our mission is to foster greater cross-cultural understanding, cooperation and goodwill between the people of New Orleans and the international community through personal and professional exchange and engagement. Link to apply in our bio.

As a board member you will help propel our strategic vision for the organization, ensure legal and financial integrity, and serve as an ambassador to the community to raise our visibility. In return, you will be part of a network of local changemakers and international visitors! Members of the Global New Orleans community have opportunities to foster cross-cultural connections with our groups, by attending our events, hosting visitors for a meal or facilitating professional meetings, presentations and workshops.

We are accepting applications through October and the successful nominees will be confirmed through an election process at our Annual Membership Appreciation Party. Questions? Please reach out at [email protected].

Embrace the power of global networking and collaboration with us at Global New Orleans. We're excited to unveil the incredible individuals who will be joining our board and steering us towards a brighter future. Stay tuned for more updates!

09/10/2026

We're so grateful to everyone who joined us for our Global Leadership Academy Reception last Friday! We loved meeting all the students and families and introducing you to Global New Orleans. We can't wait to see you at our first session this Saturday!

09/02/2026

A little rain can't keep us away! A big thank you to all who braved the weather last week to join us at Old Road for coffee and conversation. Over coffee and pastries, international visitors from Japan and Poland met members of the Global New Orleans community for lively conversation. We were especially glad to host the event with our friends at the Japan Society of New Orleans.

Sometimes the simplest gatherings create the best opportunities to get to know one another. Thank you to everyone who helped make the morning so warm and welcoming.

09/01/2026

Global Leadership Academy alum Emy Foster took the time to share their thoughts on last year's program! We are grateful for them and excited to see what they do next. We’re also excited to meet our new cohort for this year, and you can still be part of it! Our extended application deadline ends tomorrow, September 2nd, at midnight. Apply today and join us! You can find the application on our website!

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Thursday	9am - 5pm
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