Monthly Newsletter January 2022 |
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Welcoming our 61st Mayor, Andre Dickens! |
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We are excited to welcome Mayor Andre Dickens. In this January edition, we celebrate our newest 61st Mayor of the City of Atlanta. |
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Mayor Dickens Inaugural Address |
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The inauguration of Andre Dickens, the 61st mayor the City of Atlanta on January 3, 2022. |
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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.- January 17, 2022 "Today we recognize the significance of Dr. King's lasting impact on not only the city of Atlanta but the entire world. While we continue to champion equality for all, today I encourage each of us to celebrate Dr. King's life through an act of service to neighbors, friends, and people in our communities."- Mayor Dickens |
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Human Trafficking Prevention Event at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport |
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Mayor Andre Dickens with Vanessa Ibarra, Alrene Barr, and members of the Consular Corp at the Human Trafficking Prevention press conference at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. |
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Congratulations Vanessa Ibarra! Our Director of International Affairs was recognized by her alma mater, Georgia State University, as a recipient of the 40 Under 40 Award. This prestigious award is granted to alumni that are making great impact in their organizations and communities. If you would like to attend the ceremony to support Ms. Ibarra and fellow honorees, please join us on March 24 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm at The Foundry at Puritan Mill, 916 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA. Press Release |
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Vanessa Ibarra meets with the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to create and launch the International Business committee. |
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Director, Vanessa Ibarra meets with Fred Rossi, Director of Business France to discuss opportunities for French companies in Atlanta. |
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Mayor's Office of International Affairs along with Deputy Consul General Laurens van Doeveren welcomed Anja Elverding, Sr. Manager of Supply Chain Solutions at HIDC - Gateway to Europe. The group met to discuss opportunities & potential partnerships in logistics & supply chain management. |
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The 2022 Annual French- American Chamber of Commerce General Assembly. We are looking forward to upcoming events and initiatives put together by this dedicated board & new Executive Director Katherine Lafourcade. Click to learn more about the Chamber |
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Mayor's Office of International Affairs, Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman, and Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce welcomes Angola Ambassador to the U.S. Joaquim do Espírito Santo |
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City of Atlanta Joins The Carter Center in Commemorating World NTD Day |
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World NTD Day- January 30, 2022 Beautiful canopies at Hartsfield Jackson Airport lit up for #WorldNTDDay. Neglected diseases (NTDs) affect the world's most vulnerable populations. 100 buildings & landmarks joined the global campaign to shine a light on these diseases. |
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New Additions to the Team! |
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On January 30th, we joined The Carter Center in the third annual World NTD Day, highlighting the global commitment to ending neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which cause immeasurable suffering among the world’s most marginalized communities. On this day, more than 100 landmarks in over 30 nations lit up to celebrate progress and ensure NTDs remain a global priority. |
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Welcome Keena Pierre! The Mayor's Office of International Affairs is excited to welcome Keena Pierre to the team! While our Global Engagement Manager Meredith is on maternity leave, Keena will be supporting our team with our Women Export University Program and the office's marketing & communications needs. Keena is a Chicago native who has made the City of Atlanta her home for over 11 years. Her passion is empowering women owned and minority owned startups through development, investment, and global trade. Welcome Keena! Click to Learn More about Keena Pierre |
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Welcome Parker Reed! We are so excited to welcome our International Affairs and Marketing intern, Parker Reed to our team! Parker is joining us in his last semester at Georgia Institute of Technology; studying International Affairs and Spanish with a focus on immigration and Latin America. Parker has had the opportunity to work in the immigration office of the International Rescue Committee as well as conduct research on drivers of migration in Latin America. After graduation, Parker plans to gain more work experience, then attend law school to concentrate on National Security law. Welcome Parker! Click to Learn More about Parker Reed |
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GCIV 39th International Consular Ball September 17, 2022 | Flourish Atlanta |
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The Georgia Council for International Visitors 39th annual International Consular Ball will take place on September 17, 2022 from 6:00-11:00 PM at Flourish Atlanta. Chaired by Vanessa Ibarra, MOIA Director, the theme of the 2022 International Consular Ball is Lights Camera Action: Atlanta Showtime, celebrating Atlanta’s prominence in film and entertainment. |
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Stay tuned for more information about the GCIV International Consular Ball! |
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International Day of Women March 8th! Follow us and stay tuned for our women-focused events in the month of March. |
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