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"A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today, we honor Dr. King’s visionary leadership and ability to bring people together for the greater good. His words remind us of the importance of creating spaces for collaboration, dialogue, and unity—values that are central to Concordia’s mission. #MLKDay

As President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden prepare to conclude their time in office, we reflect on our privilege to have hosted them both at Concordia Summits over the years and celebrate their legacy of leadership and service.

According to William Zarit, a member of the Concordia community, the US-China bilateral relationship needs more people-to-people interaction to prevent further dissociation. His recent TEDx Talk emphasizes the importance of student, business, and tourism exchanges as tools to create more human connections. Discover his insights from over 50 years of experience in US-China relations: https://lnkd.in/eanEquke

Celebrating over a decade of honoring best practices in public-private partnerships that improve communities and the world, the 12th iteration of the P3 Impact Award will begin accepting applications on Friday, January 31st. Eligible applications can be submitted via the Concordia P3 Impact Award page until Monday, April 11, 2025. The P3 Impact Award was created by Concordia, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in Society, and the U.S. Department of State's Office of Global Partnerships to recognize and honor leading public-private partnerships (P3s) that improve communities and the world. Learn more about this award: https://lnkd.in/eP9whjU #P3ImpactAward #Concordia25

International Medical Corps’ emergency response team is on the ground in Los Angeles supporting people affected by the devastating wildfires. As a Los Angeles-based international disaster response organization, we have decades of experience supporting the health and well-being of people facing dire and difficult circumstances. We're coordinating closely with LA City and County governments and other local partners to provide essential supplies—including hygiene kits, first-aid kits and masks—as well as other critical support and services as needs are identified. Please give what you can to support our efforts. https://lnkd.in/gurVv-EM

Over the years, the Venezuelan people's pursuit of human rights and a democratic solution to this crisis have inspired the world. Yesterday’s events in #Venezuela are part of what has been an ongoing focus for the Concordia community. This struggle resonates deeply with Concordia’s core values of promoting dialogue and democracy worldwide. We have had the honor of highlighting the voices of prominent leaders, eyewitnesses, and figures central to solving the country’s recent history. At the 2024 Annual Summit, we virtually hosted María Corina Machado Parisca, who bravely spoke from Venezuela about her commitment to returning her country to democracy. In addition to María Corina, we have hosted Venezuelan leaders like Juan Guiadó on The Swift Hour and Leopoldo López Mendoza on panels concerning the situation alongside Latin American leaders such as H.E. Jorge-Tuto Fernando Quiroga, H.E. Laura Chinchilla Miranda, and H.E. José María Aznar, and brought insights from US officials such as Rick Scott. Concordia is committed to maintaining Venezuela at the forefront of our programming, ensuring this critical topic receives the attention it deserves. We and our community hope for a peaceful and democratic solution as events unfold in Venezuela.

Sir Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta has stepped down, with Joel Kaplan to move into the role. Clegg has attended several summits, speaking on Meta and its global perspective, including but not limited to AI, China, and internet regulation. He also announced the winners of the Llama Impact Grant on our stage in 2024. To watch the full discussion, tap the link: https://lnkd.in/ezWUWfrF

We at Concordia join the world in mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter, a leader whose legacy transcends generations. As the 39th President of the United States, he championed diplomacy, international peace, and human rights—principles that align deeply with our mission to foster collaboration in addressing today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. We honor his enduring contributions and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones, and all those inspired by his extraordinary life.

Our nonprofit partner, Shatterproof is a national nonprofit working to reverse the addiction crisis in the United States. As part of that work, Shatterproof works every day to end the addiction stigma. This January, Shatterproof invites you to join their Dry January challenge and kick off the new year with a month of healthy habits and helpful resources. Whether you (or a loved one) are sober-curious, in recovery, or interested in pushing pause on alcohol for mental or physical wellness, we believe you deserve to feel included. Sign up to receive tips and ideas for creating inclusive environments for those exploring or committed to sobriety. You’ll receive a calendar, an invitation to a webinar hosted by experts and exclusive discount codes from some of Shatterproof’s corporate partners. Sign up today at https://lnkd.in/exsPSmwg or text ‘DRYJAN’ to 20468.