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Citizen Diplomacy One Handshake at a Time• Initiate, organize, implement and report on professional, educational, cultural, and youth leadership exchanges and training programs for emerging global leaders in a wide range of fields; • Write and manage government grants and private fee for service opportunities for international exchange programs, including proposal, program development, budget, and deliverables;• Establish and maintain strategic alliances with university and non-profit partners and funders;• Research, identify, recruit, and cultivate local resources, including business and academic institutions, cultural, social, and hospitality hosts to volunteer for a wide range of programs;• Outreach, recruit, and recognize program volunteers through social media and special events, manage and mentor office interns; and• Coordinate special events to promote citizen diplomacy and membership.

Creating Positive Economic Impact Through Human Capital Development • Establish and implement economic opportunity programs for large-scale real estate development projects for public and private clients, including Quaker Oats Company and University of Chicago;• Create program initiatives to foster contracting opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses and building trade employment for minorities, women and area residents to meet diversity and city-residency goals; • Market and recruit local businesses and applicants for contracting and employment opportunities through special events and outreach forums.• Manage community development projects for public sector clients, including the Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago Department of Aviation/ Midway Airport and Cook County; and• Coordinate community relations processes including public advisory board meetings and materials.