Messaging Strategies to Encourage Investment in Young People
This one-hour session will offer people in youth-serving organizations — especially those with public-facing roles — data-driven strategies to shift harmful narratives, including:
understanding public perception about young people’s challenges and potential;
learning asset-based frames and messages about what helps youth thrive, including the opportunities, guidance and connections to positive adults that local youth-serving organizations provide; and
discovering how to bolster positive storytelling about young people to counter pervasive negative narratives.
Building Black Futures Webinar
Join the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota and BMO for a virtual webinar in celebration of Black History Month.
This year’s event will spotlight the importance of wealth transfer and its impact on building intergenerational wealth in the Black community, featuring stories like the transition of ownership of Black Garnet Books. Panelists will also explore how investing in local Black entrepreneurs drives community transformation and economic empowerment.
Be inspired by dynamic panelists, Dr. Terresa Moses and Dionne Sims, as they share their experiences and insights on economic justice and empowerment. The event includes a live Q&A session, offering an opportunity for attendees to engage directly with the conversation.
Moldova in 2025: A Fireside Chat with Moldovan Ambassador Viorel Ursu
Join USIP for a conversation with Moldova’s Ambassador to the United States, Viorel Ursu, and regional experts that will examine current developments in Moldova and the challenges the country will face in the year ahead. The discussion will go in-depth on their recent presidential elections, the ongoing energy crisis, upcoming parliamentary elections, the unresolved conflict in Transnistria, as well as Russia’s destabilizing activities.
African American Diplomats in the Reconstruction Era
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone.
Following the American Civil War, the 13th Amendment prohibiting enslavement and the period of Reconstruction had profound impacts on U.S. foreign policy. For the first time, African American men were elected or appointed to federal government positions, including top diplomatic posts. Ebenezer Bassett and Frederick Douglass served as two of the first Black U.S. Ministers to Haiti, the world’s first Black republic.
Join Global Minnesota and the National Museum of American Diplomacy to learn more about these trailblazing African American diplomats during Reconstruction and the emergence of the Jim Crow era. In addition, Dr. Alison Mann will discuss how the abandonment of domestic Reconstruction had deep consequences on U.S. foreign policy.
Impact Investing Coffee & Donuts Roundtable
Join Cogent Consulting PBC for an engaging in-person event at Impact Hub Minneapolis-St. Paul where experts and enthusiasts will gather to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in impact investing. This roundtable is a unique opportunity to network, learn, and collaborate with like-minded individuals passionate about making a positive difference through their investments.
Economic Systems as a Structural Driver of Population Health — Democracy and Governance: A Workshop
This workshop examines how the U.S. economic system and democracy interact to influence health disparities and highlights models for equitable systems.
Edina Great Decisions: AI & American Security
This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.
The Artificial Intelligence revolution is the leading edge of a larger high-tech revolution which promises to transform the world. Experts argue that international cooperation is needed to expand the opportunities these new technologies hold while protecting societies from their dangers. What are the key policy debates in this area, and what are the opportunities and limits on global AI rules of the road? How will the AI revolution impact American national security?
This program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center, the Edina Library, and Edina Community Center.
Register here!
2024 MINN Summit
Mark your calendars for the 2024 MINN Summit! This is your chance to join global thought leaders, practitioners, and advocates right here in Minnesota for an inspiring day of learning, networking, and collaboration.
Why Attend?
Engage with experts and innovators in the nonprofit and international NGO sectors.
Participate in interactive sessions and workshops to expand your knowledge and impact.
Connect with like-minded individuals who are driving change locally and globally.
Women in International Development and Diplomacy panel
Participate in an exciting conversation with experienced leaders, with impressive international experiences, about the need for, and nature of opportunities, for women to engage in careers for international development and diplomacy. In these challenging times across the globe, now more than ever we need talented people of integrity, practical skills, and with strategic, servant leadership mindsets to explore how to be a champion for international development and diplomacy between the US, Minnesota, and the World. Join us to explore factors that encourage and enable women to successfully engage in meaningful careers of impact in International Development and Diplomacy.!
Please RSVP here
Moderator
Nisha Botchwey, PhD, began serving as dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs in January 2022.
Previously, Botchwey served as associate dean for academic programs at Georgia Tech Professional Education. In that role she was responsible for developing academic programs, overseeing all academic offerings and curriculum, and leading outreach and student affairs. She played a key role in leading Georgia Tech’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Panel
Beth Richardson was appointed Consul General of Canada in Minneapolis in August 2023. As Canada's Consul General in the Upper Midwest, Ms. Richardson works with a team of 17 Consulate staff to strengthen trade and economic ties; reinforce our security alliances; enhance political, academic and cultural links; and assist Canadians visiting or living in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Beth Richardson joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Global Affairs Canada) in 1996, where she has worked in in the Eastern Europe and Eurasia Division, on the Afghanistan Task Force and at the Canadian International Development Agency. Her assignments abroad include Seoul, London, Moscow, Miami and Vilnius, Lithuania.
Dr. Mary T. Curtin, a Minnesota native, served for ten years as Diplomat-in-Residence and Chair of the Global Policy Area at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, coming to that position after a twenty-five year career as a Department of State Foreign Service Officer. As Diplomat-in-Residence and member of the graduate faculty, she taught courses in foreign policy and diplomacy and served as Chair of the Global Policy Area. She also led the process of creating the interdisciplinary Master of Human Rights degree program.
During her Foreign Service Career, Dr. Curtin served at the U.S. Mission to the EU in Brussels; as Political Counselor in Warsaw, Poland; and at missions in Tunisia, Mali, and Chile, as well as in Washington, D.C. She has expertise in issues including Middle East policy; European affairs, including the EU and NATO; human rights and democratization, and non-proliferation.
Julee Muro de Gerome has been a global citizen at heart since she can remember. At an early age she held an interest in language and culture which led here to a year living in Indonesia as a high school exchange student. While raising her 3 children she achieved certification as a clinical hypnotherapist and earned a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language (ASL) while volunteering weekly to teach English through ASL to Deaf individuals who recently immigrated to the Twin Cities. After her children had left the nest, Julee served as a Spanish Literacy Promoter with the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic for where she met her current spouse. Back home in Minnesota since 2018, she is a Senior Recruiter with Peace Corps and has co-authored a bestselling book, earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership, and serves as a volunteer mentor for C.L.U.E.S. (Comunidades Latinas Unidos en Servicio).
Inclusive Hiring Event
Join MINN and Minnesota Institute of Horn of Africa Studies at 913 E Franklin Ave for a day dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Whether you're a job seeker looking for new opportunities or an employer seeking talented individuals from all backgrounds, this event is for you!
Discover companies committed to diversity and equity, attend informative workshops on inclusive hiring practices, and network with professionals who share the same values.
Susan Falatko, U.S. Department of State, Midwest Diplomat in residence will make a presentation on careers, internships, and fellowship opportunities in the U.S. Department of State. The participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Other guests include an impressive array of community leaders, educators, and student associations to discuss the importance of joining government agencies and helping our communities.
Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a more inclusive workforce. Mark your calendar and join us at the Inclusive Hiring Event!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inclusive-hiring-event-tickets-945239997277
2024 East Africa Leadership Summit
MINN is proud to sponsor the Minnesota Institute of Horn of Africa Studies East Africa Leadership Summit!
The summit is a two-day conference that brings together a diverse community and provides a platform for community leaders, political dignitaries, experts, and entrepreneurs.
Why Attend? Engage with leaders from the East African community and beyond, participate in discussions on innovative solutions for challenges faced by East African immigrants in Minnesota, and build connections to promote sustainable development, peace, and security between Minnesota, the diaspora, and East African countries.
Register here!
MINN Executive Director Panel
Join us to learn from leaders at Minnesota International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) as they share their challenges and experiences navigating the complex NGO landscape. Each INGO leader will explore the roles of mentorship, networks, and continuous learning. Please register here.
Tractors for Africa / MINN
Food and jobs in Africa? Join MINN friends to learn more about the Tractors for Africa initiative in collaboration with Moussa Osmane. Engage in discussions centered around agriculture, food security, and sustainability, and take the opportunity to network!
Thanks to promotional sponsor Global Minnesota
Register here: https://shorturl.at/rFS69
Global Health Day 2024
For Global Health Day, join the Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility and MINN to explore how to promote equity in global health practice and while networking with friends in international development.
Learn more and register here.
Careers of Impact
Interested in a new or change in work within International Development? Join MINN leaders for insights into global careers. We'll cover topics such as how to find job opportunities in the international development space, navigating careers with impact, strategies for career advancement, and volunteer opportunities. Engage in networking with like-minded professionals!
Thanks to promotional sponsor Global Minnesota!
Register here: https://shorturl.at/rFS69
Global Minnesota Presents: 2024 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Global Minnesota Presents: 2024 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Join Global Minnesota for the insightful and popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer, Tom Hanson. Tom will explore and discuss the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges facing the U.S. in the year ahead including the repercussions from the ongoing war in Ukraine, concerns facing China’s economy, renewed conflict in the Middle East, and ongoing global struggles for peace and security. Global Minnesota guests are encouraged to bring a friend at the member rate to experience one of our most popular programs. Don’t miss your chance to stay up-to-date on the year’s most impactful developments in international relations!
How Poverty Exacerbates Human Trafficking
Victims of human trafficking come in all ages and backgrounds. However, those living in extreme poverty and in nations without an enforced system of law are at greater risk of exploitation.