Intern Journals: Q&A with Grace McCleary
I learned a lot about being in a workplace where people expect a lot from you because the nature of Concordia is that it’s a very small organization that has a very large footprint. Concordia expects a lot of its interns in a way that other companies say they do, but in reality don’t provide […]
Geopolitics in an “Us vs. Them” World: A Conversation with Ian Bremmer
Over recent years, the rise of populism has created great uncertainty across the globe as political leaders and candidates increasingly rail against the establishment, the elites, globalism, and the media. Last month, Concordia Members were joined by Dr. Ian Bremmer, Concordia Leadership Council Member and Founder & President of Eurasia Group, for a signing of […]
Partnership Spotlight: 3 Cross-Sector Partnerships from This Week
Under a new partnership agreement, Flint Community Schools will work with six community partners to improve the performance of schools within the district. Under the agreement, Flint Community Schools maintains control of the schools, but receives additional assistance in the following five key areas: help in removing barriers to academic achievement from the Michigan Department […]
Concordia Bids Farewell to María Paula Correa
María Paula Correa, Concordia’s Senior Director of Strategic Engagement, is leaving the organization and taking on a new role as Private Secretary to the President-elect of the Republic of Colombia, Iván Duque Márquez. “Words cannot describe how grateful we are to this remarkable professional who served Concordia in great ways. The establishment of our membership […]
Concordia and Americares Programming Partnership
Concordia and Americares announce a Programming Partnership aimed at driving an action-oriented approach to implementing disaster preparedness initiatives at the local level. Americares is a health-focused relief and development organization that saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster. Each year, Americares reaches an average of 90 countries and all 50 […]
Intern Journals: Q&A with Tatiana Lieberman
I think it was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A lot of internships do not offer the opportunity to go to Colombia, but it was an in-the-moment decision for the team, and we never expected that interns would get to participate. I think that it added a dynamic component and it was really fulfilling to get […]
Concordia and Lazarex: A Deep Dive Into This Year’s Programming Partnership
Bringing together lawmakers, government representatives, pharmaceutical companies, and oncology specialists, the partnership will spark critical discussions around the outlook for cancer treatment across the world, with a focus on ensuring a continued commitment to finding sustainable solutions to accelerating cancer research. We talk to Dana Dornsife, Chairman of the Board & President of Lazarex Cancer […]
2018 Concordia Americas Summit: A Platform for Prosperity & Peace in Latin America
BOGOTÁ, Colombia, June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Serving as the first global platform through which to engage the incoming Presidential Administration prior to the inauguration in August, Concordia returns to Bogotá, Colombia on July 16-17 for its 2018 Americas Summit. In partnership with the Instituto de Ciencia Política Hernán Echavarría Olózaga, Fenalco, Noticias RCN, and NTN24, the 2018 Concordia Americas Summit will convene renowned […]
Partnership Spotlight: 3 Cross-Sector Partnerships from This Week
In most cities or urban areas in the U.S., homelessness remains a palpable social issue. This rings true for Columbus, where an estimated 1,500 people face homelessness each day and 10,000 have used shelters in the last year. There exist multiple initiatives to alleviate homelessness in the community, beginning with the Community Shelter Board, which brings […]
Concordia and the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy Programming Partnership
Concordia is partnering with the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP), nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to understanding and supporting new and emerging democracies in the Middle East. We are proud to enter our fourth year of programming partnership, which has manifested through yearly programming sessions and member engagements. Set within the framework of Concordia’s Diplomacy & […]
Partnership Spotlight: 3 Cross-Sector Partnerships from This Week
The multinational professional services firm EY, a Concordia Patron Member, just announced a partnership with SheWorks!, the cloud-centered tech platform aimed at providing women access to job opportunities. Through this partnership, EY hopes to strengthen the SheWorks! network and platform, which will in turn make flexible and remote job opportunities more accessible to women worldwide. […]