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SUMMARY:Canada-Mexico-US: Power\, Politics\, & the Path Forward
DESCRIPTION:A Conversation with Consuls General Tom Clark & Carlos Iriarte. RSVP Today.\nNorth America is at a turning point. \nRising trade tensions\, intensifying immigration debates\, and a looming USMCA review are testing one of the world’s most important partnerships. \nJoin the Consuls General of Canada and Mexico for a rare\, timely\, and candid conversation on the future of this relationship — and what’s at stake. \nHear directly from senior diplomats on the front lines and gain exclusive insight into the forces shaping North America today. Opens with a reception featuring light bites and refreshments. \n\nThe Details \nThursday\, April 30 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm\nDoors open 5:30pm for reception\nStudio A\, World Affairs Council | 1049 Asylum Ave\, Hartford\nTickets: $35 General Admission | $25 Member Admission | No charge for students \nReserve your spot today \n\n\n \nSupport global engagement in Connecticut by contacting CEO Megan Torrey about sponsorship opportunities.\nBecome a member today to unlock special member pricing for events like these all year. \n\nFeaturing\nTom Clark | Consul General of Canada in New York \nPrior to being appointed Consul General in New York by Prime Minister Trudeau\, Tom Clark served as Chair of Global Public Affairs\, one of the largest public affairs and strategic communications firms in Canada. His private sector clients included senior executives in Canada and internationally who sought public policy and strategic communications advice on key business and investment decisions. He was a frequent speaker to business groups and associations across the country as well as a sought after advisor to governments\, both in Canada and abroad. \nPrior to his work in the business community\, Consul General Clark was one of Canada’s most respected broadcast journalists. During his 45 year career\, he was posted as Bureau Chief to Washington DC and China\, in addition to working in more than 30 countries\, including tours in eight active war zones. His work earned him numerous awards in both Canada and the United States. Mr. Clark is a licensed pilot who has flown extensively in Canada’s north. He is married to Jane Clark and has three daughters. \n\nCarlos Iriarte | Consul General of Mexico in Boston \nCarlos Iriarte was appointed by the President of Mexico\, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and ratified on June 25\, 2025 by the Mexican Senate as Consul General of Mexico in Boston\, a position that encompasses the attention to the Mexican community and the promotion of the interests of our country in the states of Connecticut\, Maine\, Massachusetts\, New Hampshire\, Rhode Island and Vermont. He is married to Lucila Ivette Estrada Villanueva (1998)\, and is the father of two daughters. \nThroughout a life dedicated to public service\, Consul Iriarte has been a federal deputy (2015-2018 and 2021-2024) and local deputy (2009-2012) for the State of Mexico\, in addition to having been elected as municipal president of Huixquilucan\, a position he held between 2013 and 2014. As a federal deputy\, he was a member of the commissions of public security\, justice\, economy and foreign relations. The most recent reform to the Mexican Foreign Service Law was approved during his tenure as parliamentary coordinator during the LXIII Legislature with the agreement of all the political parties represented in the Chamber of Deputies. \nIn public administration\, he has served as Secretary of Social Development\, Deputy Secretary General of Government and Director General of Public Security in the State of Mexico; and as director of Sectoral Concertation in the General Directorate of Civil Protection of the Federal Ministry of the Interior. \nConsul Iriarte holds a PhD in Public Administration from the Universidad Anáhuac and a Master's degree in Finance from the same institution; a master's degree in Administration and Public Policy from ITESM; a law degree from the UNAM; and has diploma studies\, specialization in public and national security\, and public policies from the Universidad Iberoamericana\, ITAM and the John F. Kennedy School of Government of Harvard University\, respectively. He has been a postgraduate professor at the Universidad Anáhuac\, where he has also advised and evaluated doctoral theses in undergraduate exams. \n\nMission Partners\n \nSupport global engagement in Connecticut by contacting CEO Megan Torrey about sponsorship opportunities - or learn more on our website. \n\nStay Globally Involved\nRenew your membership or become a member on our website. As a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events and travel opportunities\, build relationships with local leaders and global dignitaries\, and join our community of global citizens. Let us bring the world to you.
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SUMMARY:Conversation with H.E. Esteban Moctezuma Barragán\, Ambassador of Mexico to the U.S. | GSF2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to be joined by H.E. Esteban Moctezuma Barragán\, Ambassador of Mexico to the U.S.\, for this special edition of the 2025 Global Security Forum Series. We’ll discuss everything from the transformation of U.S.-Mexico relations to the impact of tariffs and remittance taxes\, and the future of security cooperation. \nThursday\, November 6 | 5:30-7:00pm\nStudio A\, World Affairs Council\, Hartford\, CT\nTickets: $40 General Admission | $25 CTWAC Member Admission \nReserve your spot today \n\n\n \nIntroducing: GSF2025 All-Access Pass (CTWAC Members Only)\nYour ticket to all upcoming in-person and virtual GSF2025 events (excluding dinners and private events) - for just $99. Click the button below to unlock this member-exclusive offer. \nGSF2025 All-Access Pass \n\n\n \n\nUnlock special member pricing for all GSF2025 events by becoming a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut today. Join on our website or select the membership add-on during checkout.\nNot sure if you're a member? Call us or reach out to Abby Noyes at noyesa[@]ctwac.org. \n\nAbout the Ambassador\nH.E. Esteban Moctezuma Barragán\nAmbassador of Mexico to the U.S. \nAmbassador Esteban Moctezuma was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mexico to the United States of America by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. He was ratified by the Senate of the Republic in February 2021 with 115 votes in favor of 116 attending senators. \nHe was secretary of public education since 2018. A former Senator\, he also previously served as Secretary of Social Development; Secretary of Interior; and more. He was responsible for implementing the autonomy of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (1994). \nIn civil society\, he served as Executive President of Fundación Azteca (2001-2018); as well as many more community organizations dedicated to public health and education. Ambassador Moctezuma has been a columnist for several Mexican newspapers and has written several books. \n\nThis event is part of the Global Security Forum Series 2025 (GSF2025). GSF2025 is evolving to reach a growing number of attendees and to host more international and national leaders than ever before. GSF has expanded from a one-day gathering into a dynamic series of in-person and virtual events throughout Fall 2025. Learn more and find the full schedule here. \nThe theme of GSF2025 is Unraveling Order. We explore the edge of uncertainty - the threats that emerge when norms collapse and the opportunities that arise when power shifts. GSF2025 gathers the world’s top leaders and minds to ask: when certainty collapses\, what comes next? \n\nThank you to GSF2025 Sponsors\nBecome a GSF2025 Sponsor by contacting Council CEO Megan Torrey at mctorrey@ctwac.org. Unlock exclusive access\, increased visibility\, and shape the future of global security.\nGSF2025 Series Sponsorship Package (PDF) \n \n\nGSF2025 Presenting Partners\n \n\nMission Partners\n \n  \nMark & Linda Caplan\nDonna Collins\nSusan & Peter G. Kelly\n 
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/conversation-with-the-ambassador-of-mexico-gsf2025/
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 250 Years of the U.S. Navy | GSF2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening as we celebrate 250 years of the U.S. Navy. We’re thrilled to welcome you to a memorable gathering with senior Navy leadership and a special opportunity to meet the crew of the USS Hartford in her namesake city. \nYou’ll have the chance to meet the people behind the uniform. You’ll also hear directly from Rear Admiral Ryan M. Perry\, Navy Chief of Information\, about the evolution of the role of the U.S. Navy and the course the Navy is charting for the future of national and global security. \nThe USS Hartford is a Los Angeles-class\, nuclear-powered fast attack submarine – the class that forms the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. She was first commissioned in 1994 at the Naval Sub Base in Groton\, CT\, and deployed for 6 months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. \nCome learn about the history of the U.S. Navy and meet the people who are shaping the future. Reception includes specialty American & international bites and refreshments. \nThe Details\nWhen: Wednesday\, September 24th | 6:00pm – 8:00pm ET\nWhere: Studio A\, CTWAC Office | 1049 Asylum Ave\, Hartford CT\nTickets: $45 General Admission | $35 CTWAC Member Admission \nReserve your spot today \n\n\n \n\nUnlock special member pricing by becoming a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut today. Join on our website or select the membership add-on during checkout.\nNot sure if you're a member? Call us or reach out to Abby Noyes at noyesa[@]ctwac.org. \n\nWith Special Guest\nRear Admiral Ryan M. Perry\nU.S. Navy Chief of Information \nRear Adm. Ryan M. Perry is a native of Fort Lauderdale\, Florida. He is a 1997 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and holds a master's degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College and is accredited in public relations and military communication. \nA career public affairs officer (PAO)\, Perry has served as force PAO for Naval Special Warfare; fleet PAO for U.S. Third Fleet; special assistant (public affairs) to the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and deputy PAO to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. \nLearn more about Rear Admiral Perry here. \n\nThis event is the Opening Event of the Global Security Forum Series 2025 (GSF2025). GSF2025 is evolving to reach a growing number of attendees and to host more international and national leaders than ever before. GSF will expand from its traditional form of a one-day gathering into a series of over 10 in-person and virtual events held throughout Fall 2025. Learn more and find the full schedule here. \nThe theme of GSF2025 is Unraveling Order. We will explore the edge of uncertainty - the threats that emerge when norms collapse and the opportunities that arise when power shifts. GSF2025 gathers the world’s top leaders and minds to ask: when certainty collapses\, what comes next? \n\nThank you to GSF2025 Sponsors\nBecome a GSF2025 Sponsor by contacting Council CEO Megan Torrey at mctorrey@ctwac.org. Unlock exclusive access\, increased visibility\, and shape the future of global security.\nGSF2025 Series Sponsorship Package (PDF) \n \n\nGSF2025 Presenting Partners\n \n\nMission Partners\n \n  \nMark & Linda Caplan\nDonna Collins\nSusan & Peter G. Kelly\n  \nSupport global engagement in Connecticut by contacting CEO Megan Torrey about sponsorship opportunities - or learn more on our website
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/celebrating-250-years-us-navy-gsf2025/
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Canada\, Mexico\, & U.S.: The Future of North America
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. Please call us at (860) 241-6118 if there are any questions/concerns.\nA Conversation with Consuls General of Canada and Mexico\nAre major shifts in U.S. policy pushing our neighbors to the north and south away? Or will this reordering create pathways for a more productive and secure North American neighborhood? \nJoin us for a conversation with Consuls General representing Mexico and Canada on their view of a new relationship with the United States. We’ll discuss everything from the impact of tariffs and border and migration policy to increasingly hostile rhetoric between the leaders of these traditional allies\, partners\, and neighbors. \nFeaturing Consul General Tom Clark\, Consul General of Canada in New York and Consul General Alberto Fierro\, Consul General of Mexico in Boston. \nDoors open 5:30pm for mingling and light reception. RSVP today. \nThe Details\nWhen: Tuesday\, May 20 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm\nWhere: Studio A\, World Affairs Council of Connecticut | 1049 Asylum Ave\, Hartford\, CT\nTickets: $35 General Admission | $25 Member Admission | SOLD OUT \nReserve your spot today \n\n\n\nSupport global engagement in Connecticut by contacting CEO Megan Torrey about sponsorship opportunities.\nBecome a member today to unlock special member pricing for events like these all year. \n\nFeaturing\nTom Clark |Consul General of Canada in New York \nPrior to being appointed Consul General in New York by Prime Minister Trudeau\, Tom Clark served as Chair of Global Public Affairs\, one of the largest public affairs and strategic communications firms in Canada. His private sector clients included senior executives in Canada and internationally who sought public policy and strategic communications advice on key business and investment decisions. He was a frequent speaker to business groups and associations across the country as well as a sought after advisor to governments\, both in Canada and abroad. \nPrior to his work in the business community\, Consul General Clark was one of Canada’s most respected broadcast journalists. During his 45 year career\, he was posted as Bureau Chief to Washington DC and China\, in addition to working in more than 30 countries\, including tours in eight active war zones. His work earned him numerous awards in both Canada and the United States. Mr. Clark is a licensed pilot who has flown extensively in Canada’s north. He is married to Jane Clark and has three daughters. \n\nAlberto Fierro-Garza | Consul General of Mexico in Boston \nA Mexican career diplomat since 1993\, he previously was the head of the splendid Cultural Institute of the Mexican Embassy in Washington\, D.C. He was the Consul of Mexico in Orlando\, FL and in St. Paul\, MN. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, he served as Director General for Educational and Cultural Cooperation and as Deputy Director General for North America. Alberto was Director General for International Affairs at the National Council for Culture and the Arts of Mexico. He served also as Director of the Social Promotion Department at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. He holds a BA in Sociology from that university and a Masters in Latin-American History from Georgetown University. He lives with his husband David\, his companion for more than 26 years. \n\nMission Partners\n \n  \nMark & Linda Caplan\nDonna Collins\nSusan & Peter G. Kelly\n  \nSupport global engagement in Connecticut by contacting CEO Megan Torrey about sponsorship opportunities - or learn more on our website. \n\nStay Globally Involved\nRenew your membership or become a member on our website. As a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events and travel opportunities\, build relationships with local leaders and global dignitaries\, and join our community of global citizens. Let us bring the world to you.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/canada-mexico-us-the-future-of-north-america/
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SUMMARY:Tariffs & Trade | With H.E. Jovita Neliupšienė\, Ambassador of the EU to the US
DESCRIPTION:Escalation or Negotiation? The world watches as the U.S. and the European Union enter a period of increasingly tense trade relations. As tariffs and trade uncertainty escalates\, how will the global economy respond? How will this affect businesses here in Connecticut? \nJoin us for an urgent seminar on tariffs and trade\, featuring a panel discussion with Connecticut business leaders on how they are dealing with the tariffs\, followed by a special keynote discussion. \nAs the global economy faces growing uncertainty\, we are thrilled to be joined by H.E. Jovita Neliupšienė\, the Ambassador of the EU to the U.S. We’ll discuss the impact of tariffs on the global economy\, Europe’s vision for global leadership\, and the future of the U.S. relationship with Europe amid escalating tensions. \nThe bloc is Connecticut’s top trading partner – with $5.6 billion in annual exports to the EU. This event is not to be missed. \nThe Details\nWhen: Thursday\, May 1st | 3:00pm – 5:00pm\nWhere: Studio A\, World Affairs Council of Connecticut | 1049 Asylum Ave\, Hartford\, CT\nTickets: $25 General Admission | RSVP required\nReserve your spot today \n\n\n With your ticket\, join us for one or both event sessions \n\nIn Partnership With\n \n  \n\nAgenda\n3:00pm | Session I\nPanel Discussion with CT Business Leaders Addressing Tariff Impacts\nFeaturing: \n- Lutz Labisch | President & CEO\, TRUMPF Inc\n- Paul Lavoie | Chief Manufacturing Officer\, State of Connecticut\n- Nik Delic | President and CEO\, New England Airfoil Products (NEAP)\n- Anna McGovern | Managing Director\, The Pondview Group\, LLC\n- Jody Paviglionite | Director of Supply Chain\, Mott Corporation\n- Dr. Craig Calvert | Assistant Professor-in-Residence\, University of Connecticut | Operations and Information Management \nBreak\nRefreshments\, European specialty bites\, and networking \n4:00pm | Session II \nKeynote Discussion with H.E Jovita Neliupšienė\, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States \n\nAbout the Ambassador \nH.E. Jovita Neliupšienė\nAmbassador of the European Union to the United States \nJovita Neliupšienė became the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States on January 1\, 2024. Before that\, she was a Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania from September 2022\, where she was responsible for the coordination of European Affairs\, European bilateral and regional issues\, as well as national sanctions coordinator. \nFrom 2020-2022\, she was Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation of Lithuania\, tasked with investment and export promotion\, international cooperation\, including policy coordination of state-owned enterprises\, as well as chairing the interagency commission for export control. \nIn 2020\, she held the post of Chancellor and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania. This position included responsibility for staff coordination\, legal and consular affairs. Between 2015-2020\, she served as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the EU. These years were marked by the migration crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. \nFrom 2009-2015\, she worked as an advisor and chief foreign policy advisor to the President of the Republic of Lithuania Ms. Dalia Grybauskaite. She was responsible for foreign policy coordination\, inter-institutional relations\, as well as the role of sherpa/EU advisor\, and in this respect took a leading position in preparing and coordinating the Lithuanian presidency of the EU Council in 2013. In 2014\, she was awarded the State Decoration Order "For Merit to Lithuania" Commander's Cross. Read the Ambassador's full bio here. \n\nMission Partners\n \n  \nMark & Linda Caplan\nDonna Collins\nSusan & Peter G. Kelly\n  \nSupport global engagement in Connecticut by contacting CEO Megan Torrey about sponsorship opportunities - or learn more on our website about available opportunities. \n\nStay Globally Involved\nRenew your membership or become a member on our website. As a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events and travel opportunities\, build relationships with local leaders and global dignitaries\, and join our community of global citizens. Let us bring the world to you.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/tariffs-and-trade-eu-ambassador/
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SUMMARY:South Korea's Global Rise: With Ambassador Euy Whan Kim
DESCRIPTION:South Korea is taking over the world. From legions of fans flocking to K-Pop artists to the undeniable impact of Korean cuisine\, products\, and culture\, the world is taking notice. How did the nation rise to become the global powerhouse it is today? \nAmbassador Euy Whan Kim\, Consul General of South Korea in New York\, joins us to explore the massive cultural and economic impact South Korea has on the U.S. and the world. We’ll tackle everything from South Korea’s global cultural wave to the internal challenges it’s facing – including a hostile neighborhood and a presidential crisis. \nCome try delicious Korean specialties while discussing the unstoppable cultural force that is South Korea – and how the nation’s global rise is just getting started. \nThe Details\nWhen: Wednesday\, February 26th | 6:00pm – 7:00pm ET\nDoors open 5:30 for Korean bites and mingling\nWhere: Studio A at CT Public | 1049 Asylum Ave\, Hartford\, CT\nTickets: $25 Member | $35 Non-member | RSVP Today \nReserve your spot today \n\n\n Support global engagement in Connecticut by contacting CEO Megan Torrey about sponsorship opportunities. \n\nAmb. Euy Whan Kim\nConsul General of the Republic of Korea in New York \nConsul General Euy Whan Kim assumed his role as the Consul General of the Republic of Korea in New York on December 23\, 2022. As an accomplished author of six books and a global expert in public affairs and policy\, he brings more than three decades of diverse experience in public service to his current position. \nBefore becoming Consul General\, Mr. Kim held various positions within the Korean government. He served as the Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) from July 2019 to December 2020. This appointment followed his secondment to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as a Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor in October 2017. \nBeginning in March 2011\, he took on multiple Director-General roles within the ACRC\, leading the Bureaus of Anti-Corruption\, Administrative Appeal\, and Ombudsman. In 2008\, Mr. Kim served as Deputy Secretary to the President for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Economic Affairs and Public Relations Planning. From 2002\, he held various positions at the Korea Independent Commission Against Corruption (KICAC)\, including Chief Director and Director of several divisions. \nBefore focusing on anti-corruption\, he worked for the Korea Fair Trade Commission\, the country's antitrust watchdog. Mr. Kim's career began in 1991 at the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs after passing the 34th High Civil Service Examination in 1990. Mr. Kim is married with one daughter. He earned a B.A. in Sociology from Korea University and an M.A. in Public Policy and Management from Ohio State University. \n\nMission Partners\n \n  \nMark & Linda Caplan\nDonna Collins\nSusan & Peter G. Kelly\n\nStay Globally Involved\nBecome a member or renew today. As a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events and travel opportunities\, build relationships with local leaders and global dignitaries\, and join our community of global citizens. Let us bring the world to you.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/whats-next-for-south-korea/
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SUMMARY:Border Crisis | Policy & Pathways Forward
DESCRIPTION:Join national and local leaders in immigration for a conversation on the growing humanitarian situation at the southern border and immigration policy challenges. \nThe Details\nWhen: Thursday\, April 11th at 7:00PM | Doors open 6:45PM \nWhere: Studio A at CT Public | 1049 Asylum Ave\, Hartford\, CT 06105 \nTickets: No charge\, RSVP required \n\n\nThis event is a collaboration between the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and Theater Works Hartford alongside TWH’s production of Sanctuary City by Martyna Majok\, which tells the story of two young DREAMers who are fighting to establish a place for themselves in America\, the only country they know as home. \n\nFeaturing:\nBetsy Lawrence is the Deputy Assistant to the President for Immigration for the White House Domestic Policy Council (DPC). Before joining the DPC\, Betsy served for three years on the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship\, most recently as Chief Counsel. Prior to this\, she was Director of Government Relations at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in Washington\, D.C. \nKica Matos is the president of the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) and the Immigrant Justice Fund (IJF). She is also a Distinguished Practitioner at Yale University’s Brady Johnson Program in Grand Strategy. In 2021\, she was inducted into the CT Women’s Hall of Fame. \nAngelica Idrovo Castillo is an undocumented student and activist. She was born in Cuenca\, Ecuador and migrated to the U.S. at age 12. At 23 she became the Co-Executive Director of CT Students for a Dream (C4D). She now co-leads the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuador National Coalition. Angelica was recognized in “Connecticut 40 under 40: Class of 2018” and was recognized by Ecuador’s National Assembly in December 2019 as a fighter for immigrant rights. \nModerator Megan C. Torrey is currently the CEO of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut (CTWAC). In 2023 Megan was nominated by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro to be the first U.S. Navy Community Ambassador to the state of Connecticut. \n\nHosted by\n \n\nSupport from\n \n\nStay Globally Involved\nAs a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events and travel opportunities\, build relationships with local leaders and global dignitaries\, and join our community of global citizens. Let us bring the world to you. \nRenew your membership or become a member on our website. Join now to access exclusive events and discounted pricing.
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SUMMARY:The Global Refugee Crisis with Chris George
DESCRIPTION:Conflicts in Ukraine\, Afghanistan\, Syria and around the world have created a global refugee crisis.  Join Chris George for his final appearance as part of IRIS to discuss the future of refugee resettlement – and his role in transforming refugee resettlement nationally. \n\nChris has been Executive Director of IRIS – Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services – for 18 years. He spearheaded the organization’s growth to help resettle 1\,000 per year in Connecticut in 2023 from 150 a year in 2005. Throughout his tenure\, he has made CT a model for refugee resettlement in the U.S. Join us as we celebrate the work of IRIS and bid Chris farewell in his next adventures. \n\n\nThe Details\nWhen: Wednesday\, January 24th at 6:00PM | Doors open 5:45PM \nWhere: Studio A at CT Public | 1049 Asylum Ave\, Hartford\, CT 06105 \nTickets: $20 donation | RSVP here \nPlease consider adding your support for this program with a $20 donation when registering \n\nAbout the Speaker\nChris George served as the executive director of Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS) for 18 years. In his leadership role\, Chris helped IRIS become a national Welcome Corps PSO and Connecticut’s largest refugee resettlement agency\, working with community groups nationwide to welcome thousands of refugees and immigrants to their new homes. Chris played a central role in IRIS’ commitment of piloting sponsorship models in the U.S. Chris’ passion for serving others started in 1977 when he became a Peace Corps Volunteer in Muscat\, Oman. Over the course of his 12 years of experience in the West Bank and Gaza Strip\, he held leadership roles at Save the Children\, American Friends Service Committee\, and in 1989 he made headlines as the first American abducted and held hostage in Gaza. Since then\, he has only grown more devoted to helping those in need. In addition to this\, Chris negotiated the terms of the first fact-finding missions to Syria and Iran as Executive Director of Human Rights Watch – Middle East. Chris is a driven and compassionate leader whose work has positively impacted countless lives. His commitment to helping others has made him an invaluable asset to the IRIS team and the communities they serve. \n\nAbout IRIS\nIntegrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS) is a non-profit agency whose mission is to help refugees and other displaced people establish new lives\, strengthen hope\, and contribute to the vitality of Connecticut’s communities. Welcoming persecuted people from other countries is America’s most noble tradition. IRIS helps newcomers on the road to self-sufficiency by providing lifesaving support during their transition to life in the United States. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStay Globally Involved\n\nAs a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events and travel opportunities\, build relationships with local leaders and global dignitaries\, and join our community of global citizens. Let us bring the world to you. \nRenew your membership or become a member on our website. Join now to access exclusive events and discounted pricing.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/global-refugee-crisis-chris-george/
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