1. Joannie of Benin Becomes a Leader

   When the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou nominated Joannie Bewa to attend the International Visitor Leadership Program’s (IVLP) “Young African Leaders” with 19 of her colleagues from across Africa, she jumped at the chance to gain a better perspective of U.S. culture and policy.

2. Overcoming Culture Shock Through Volunteer Work

   Instead of withdrawing or isolating herself, Westmoreland overcame her culture shock by doing an activity she enjoys in the U.S. – volunteering.

3. Gilman Experience Leads to Congressional Internship and Passion for Public Service

   When Marjorie studied abroad in the United Kingdom as a Gilman Scholar in summer 2017, she often found herself challenged by questions of inclusion.

4. Emerging Young Leaders Award - Hillary Briffa

5. Emerging Young Leaders Award - Nino Nanitashvili

6. Emerging Young Leaders Award - Jessel Recinos Fernandez

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   Noé Petitjean

8. From Gilman Scholar to Foreign Service Officer

   As a native Spanish speaker and world language major at CUNY Hunter College, Josh knew the best way to improve his French skills was to immerse himself in the language.

9. Rebuilding a Georgian City

   Charlie Bush felt energized when he learned of his acceptance into the ECA Legislative Fellow Program. Charlie, a City Administrator, would be leaving the U.S. and traveling to the Republic of Georgia to exchange ideas on democracy and political participation.

10. Standing Together for Human Rights

    Daman helped set up the summer 2011 program for the first two delegations of Afghans participating in the ECA U.S./Afghan Professional Partnership.

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