The End of an Era
The end of an era makes for new opportunities and exciting growth. After 2 years as a programer in Des Moines, Iowa, and then 16 years as the Executive Director Read more about The End of an Era[…]
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Last IVLP Group for CDA – Wonderful Group from Burkina Faso
As the last group that CDA will be hosting for the International Visitor Leadership program we couldn’t have been more fortunate than to have this delightful group of professionals from Read more about Last IVLP Group for CDA – Wonderful Group from Burkina Faso[…]
Citizen Diplomacy Alliance Dinner/Speaker/Silent Auction for YOU
Join us for an unforgettable evening of meaningful exchange, cultural celebration, and international friendship at the Citizen Diplomacy Dinner, proudly hosted by the Tucson Citizen Diplomacy Alliance. This year’s event Read more about Citizen Diplomacy Alliance Dinner/Speaker/Silent Auction for YOU[…]
Government Shutdown impacts CDA
Programs for the balance of October and November (and perhaps longer) have been cancelled due to the government shutdown. We hope they will be rescheduled once the shutdown is lifted Read more about Government Shutdown impacts CDA[…]
New Board Members!
CDA is fortunate to have two new board members, both exceptional people with fabulous backgrounds and insights. We look forward to working with them. Let me introduce you to them. Read more about New Board Members![…]
Multi-Regional Group on Agriculture
On July 30 – August 2, 2025 we were fortunate enough to have a multi-regional group in with the subject of U.S. Agricultural Trade and Food Safety. These 17 participants Read more about Multi-Regional Group on Agriculture[…]
Celebration at the US Consulate in Nogales, Sonora
Wow, what a change from the “old” consulate! I always referred to the old one as a bunker, it felt like you were in a bunker when you entered the Read more about Celebration at the US Consulate in Nogales, Sonora[…]
Some things Change and Some things stay the same.
I told you that I was retiring but then it came to the decision of the board and they wanted me to stay on so here I am, back as Read more about Some things Change and Some things stay the same.[…]
CDA Executive Director and Rotary
On Friday, July 11, Pat Watson joined the Vail Rotary members in packing backpacks for the students in Vail schools. There were about 35 people there (5 Rotarians) that made Read more about CDA Executive Director and Rotary[…]
Regional Collaboration to Combat Transnational Crime,
Part of the Towards a More Safe and Secure World and Secure World Series June 3 – 5, 2025 Our visitors arrived from Phoenix and were met at the hotel Read more about Regional Collaboration to Combat Transnational Crime,[…]