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Connecting political & policy leaders through international exchange since 1966.
Joined April 2009
It’s officially #Pride Month, so we’re highlighting some amazing, barrier-breaking LGBTQ+ ACYPL alums!. @SecretaryPete (Myanmar 2013) became the first openly gay Cabinet secretary after being confirmed as Secretary of Transportation in 2021 with bipartisan support.
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ACYPL welcomes PM @narendramodi (India to US 1993) back to DC! Here, he's outside of the @WhiteHouse in 1993. http://t.co/HtzBqpOl2y.
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We are so excited to have the #acyplSCA delegates from India and Pakistan 🇮🇳 🇵🇰 in the ACYPL office today! They started their morning meeting with @LibbyRosenbaum and are now going to get a crash course in the American electoral system from @SBillings63 🏛️ #acyplElections
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After a busy 8 day exchange, our #acyplSCA delegation have returned home. This #acyplElection exchange gave our delegates the chance to explore the US political system on both a national and state level in Iowa. Thank you @BrwnSugarBowtie for making this exchange so great!
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Happy #FeelGoodFriday!. Today we are spotlighting @CharuPragya (India to US 2020) and @CommishJRod (Hungary and Croatia 2013). Charu has been working to provide local police officers with face masks and Justin teamed up with his family to help deliver meals to local seniors!
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After a week in DC (and some spectacular rooftop views), our #acyplSCA delegation is ready for Iowa!. Special thanks to @USDOS, @AIAspeaks, @American_Heart, @RepJimBanks, @adrianmutton, @sannam_s4, Katja Bullock, and Ken Gross for welcoming the delegation in DC!.#acyplElections
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Yesterday, we had a wonderful discussion led by @AngellicAribam (India to US 2020) on India’s pandemic response. We want to thank @ficci_india, our incredible speakers, @priyankac19, @DrPathlabs, @gauravbh, and @rajeevgowda, and everyone who attended this #IntlACYPLTownHall!
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That’s a wrap on #acyplJapan, in partnership with @JCIE_org!. Five ACYPL alumni got the chance to return to Japan to meet public officials including @syunsuke_takei & @itotakae0630, learn about Japan’s economy, meet local ACYPL alumni, and celebrate 50 years of exchanges.
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The 24 ACYPL @yseali #ProFellows from 8 @ASEAN countries stand united, displaying the #ASEAN handshake, at the @uscapitol in Washington, DC. @ECAatState @ProFellows
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TOMORROW- Excited for the Olympics? So are we! Join ACYPL as we partner with @JCIE_org for a discussion about the years of preparation that have gone into the Tokyo Olympic Games and the protections Japan is taking to manage a global sporting event amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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While in Arizona, ACYPL alum and Asst Secretary of State Marie Royce (Hungary & Poland 2001) had a lunch with Deputy Asst Secretary Caroline Casagrande (Nepal 2010), Barry Wong (China 2002), and Beth Lewallen (China 2015). Thanks @ECA_AS for reaching out to our Arizona alumni!
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It's Iowa Caucus day! Today our #acyplSCA delegates will observe the caucuses & see the process in action!. They've been in Iowa with @BrwnSugarBowtie (India & Pakistan 2007) & went to a rally for Andrew Yang and a town hall hosted by former Vice President Biden. #acyplElections
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It's so exciting to see our alums @CharuPragya and Karen Villanueva teaming up for this event!.
As a part of Asian Democratic Leaders Alliance, I will be talking about my political journey, along with Ms. Karen Villanueva from Philippines & Ms. @BodroL from Mongolia. It is always an honour to go back to @KASonline. 🙏🏼
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We are thrilled to be renewing our partnership with the @USMexicoFound on another great year of #USMexico360 exchanges to Mexico City and Monterrey! 🇺🇸🇲🇽. Stay tuned for more details on what are sure to be incredible trips.
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for our 2024 Honors Evening to celebrate the power of bipartisan exchange!. Was so great connecting with friends & partners as well as honoring alumni Hon. Mitch McConnell, Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Hon. Bill Huizenga, & Hon. James E. Clyburn.
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Today #acyplSPIN met with @ClareBresnahan of the @NLC where they discussed advancing the role of women in politics.
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As our #acyplMAC students wrap up their Capitol Hill internships today, thanks so much to @JohnCornyn, @RoyBlunt, @RepRussell, @RepJimCosta, @RepHankJohnson, @RepGosar, @RepAlLawsonJr, & @RepYvetteClarke for hosting & giving them unforgettable experiences. We're very grateful!
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We’ve officially launched our #USMexico360 virtual program! Last night, our delegates were joined by @BernardoGR77 & @KenSmithramos for a seminar on all things economics and how the US and Mexico’s financial interests have become even more interconnected through NAFTA and USMCA.
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We are thrilled to announce that next Tuesday, December 15th at 11 am EST ACYPL will continue our Congressional Speaker Series with a conversation featuring alumnus Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (USSR 1972) on his ACYPL experience & more. RSVP here:
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#acyplNI was thrilled to start off their exchange by meeting @joekennedy, the new U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs (@USEnvoyNI), at the @NI_Bureau St. Patrick's Day Breakfast!
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It is with a deep sense of loss that we mourn the passing of our CEO, Linda Rotunno.
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@AngellicAribam @ficci_india @priyankac19 @DrPathlabs @gauravbh @rajeevgowda @Priyanka_Office Watch the session on our website to learn more about what’s next for India, how they’re handling the Delta Variant, and their vaccine rollout:
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Thanks to @wexler for meeting with our #acyplCuba delegation and speaking with them on innovation @TwitterDC
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Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to our End of Year giving campaign. The support of our alumni is what keeps us going and we are looking forward to another year of global exchanges with inspiring, emerging leaders!
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Next week, ACYPL’s #IntlACYPLTownHall series is taking us to India! Join us on Thursday, July 29th as we partner with @ficci_india for “Insights into India’s Pandemic Response.” . Register and submit your questions today:
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We are sending a delegation on Friday to Argentina for the first time since 2017! Thank you to our partner @FURPlata for all your hard work and planning cc: @MoniqueCarswell @samchung47 @Jaysonronk @BrandyPyle @chrisleeforhi @TyronHarris3 #jessicajackson #acyplARG
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Our first program of 2020 starts next week!. We are thrilled to welcome delegates from India and Pakistan to DC and IA to observe the Iowa Caucuses and learn about the American electoral process!. Follow this exchange at #acyplSCA & all of our election programs at #acyplelections
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Our #profellows delegate from #Myanmar, Tial Hnin, got up close and personal with @AlbertEinstein in DC http://t.co/Rvk4zWWdeE.
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The A Team is signing off from Buenos Aires. Thank you @FURPlata @estebanbica @julian_colombo @MinistroEcolog for an incredible 10 days. Ciao. for now #acyplARG
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On behalf of the ACYPL Board + Staff, thank you for the outpouring of love and support our alumni and friend networks have shown.
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Today's featured exchange is India. Since 1979 ACYPL has sent over 134 Americans to India. Among the more than 100 delegates we've welcomed from India, @PMOIndia @narendramodi is an ACYPL alum who traveled to SD & TX in 1993. Support future exchanges today
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Do you know a young professional working in politics with campaign experience? Nominate a political professional for an ACYPL exchange today where they will have the opportunity to build connections across the aisle while learning about global politics:
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Elections Exchange fellows are learning about the history and role of polls in American elections with @Gallup's Andrew Dugan #acyplNov8
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Congratulations to Malaysia on peaceful transition of power! We were thrilled that our #acyplseasia group were able to meet with Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in December cc: @tjek88
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We are thrilled to welcome @JoeVidulich to ACYPL’s Board of Trustees. Joe has been an active member of the ACYPL community since his exchange to Australia in 2018 and we are very grateful to have him on our Board!
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#acyplJapan 🇯🇵 is off to a busy start! Since arriving in Japan, they've met with the Governor of Tokyo, tried some amazing food, and learned about Japanese-American relations. Thanks to @JCIE_org for helping to organize this great exchange!
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#USMexico360, in partnership with @USMexicoFound, has kept busy, meeting leaders from @Reforma & @BIVAMX among others, participating in a tequila tasting, and more!
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Over the weekend, we welcomed our Spring 2019 Professional Fellows (PFP) cohort! We're hosting a diverse group of 24 Fellows from 11 Southeast Asian countries. They'll spend a week in DC before traveling to their placement cities. Follow along at #acyplPFP & #ProFellows!
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Happy Birthday to Boston's favorite son, @ElliotEBK! ACYPL is lucky to have such a competent and compassionate Program Manager
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Day 2 of the 2016 Elections Exchange is off and running with a discussion of election myth vs facts. #acyplNov8
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We're remembering last year's outbound exchange to Northern Ireland and looking forward to welcoming a group of emerging leaders from Northern Ireland next month!
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Two years ago this week, we sent a group of young leaders to Japan where they met with government officials and visited businesses including a fishery and a Toyota factory. #acypljapan . We can't wait to begin more in-person exchanges in the coming months.
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Last night, our #USMexico360 delegates came together for the third installment of their seminar series with the @USMexicoFound. We're so grateful to former Ambassador @Martha_Barcena for leading this insightful conversation on the intersection of security & immigration policy.
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Kicking off our Elections Exchange with introductions, meeting new friends from around the world #acyplNov8
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A visit today to the amazing and awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls National Park #acyplARG @FURPlata @iguazuarg
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Today, the upcoming #USMexico360 delegation heard from @Emilio_Cadena_R and Stoney Burke, the past and current @USMexicoFound board Chairs, respectively. Looking forward to the exchange officially kicking off next week.
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#tbt to our 2017 exchange to Argentina, where emerging leaders met with local officials including @GerardoMorales, toured the famous Boca Juniors football stadium, visited the US Embassy & met with ACYPL alum then-Amb @noahmamet, and visited Salta!
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#acyplNZ paid a visit to the @NZParliament yesterday, meeting with members of Parliament to engage with them on regional and global issues. They also met with another ACYPL alum @SpeakerTrevor and were recognized during a parliamentary session!
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That’s a wrap on #acyplinNI, our 1st in-person exchange in 2 years!. 8 emerging leaders got the chance to learn about Northern Ireland politics and diplomacy through meetings with @USAinNI, @AlexMaskeySF of @niassembly, @ArchbishopEamon, and other officials.
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That’s a wrap on #USMexico360! . 12 delegates spent a week spent meeting political & business leaders, touring Mexico City, and making new connections across the aisle. Thanks to our partner @USMexicoFound for organizing another great exchange – and onward to more!
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Today we’re officially kicking off #acyplSPIN, an all-female virtual exchange with emerging leaders from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India, and Nepal. Follow along & stay tuned for updates!
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It’s bowling time! Up first is CFO and COS Shannon Bowlings vs CEO Libby Rollsenbaum
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Five of our alumni are headed back to Japan today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of exchanges between ACYPL and @JCIE_org. Follow along at #acyplJapan!
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Last night, #USMexico360 had an inspiring and informative meeting with @maria_ariza, CEO at BIVA. Thank you, Maria, for your work and example!
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We are excited to announce that our CEO Libby Rosenbaum is launching her very own Twitter account! This is a very fitting day for the announcement as today is also her birthday! Follow her at @libbyrosenbaum to stay up-to-date with all the latest ACYPL happenings!
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CEO Libby Rosenbaum met our 24 Spring 2018 @yseali #ProFellows from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, & Vietnam this morning. Welcome to DC!
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Today we're sending an American delegation to Russia for a 12 day exchange! They'll be in Moscow for the mayoral election and will also visit Cheboksary and Novocheboksarck. Thanks to the Youth Public Chamber of Russia for facilitating this exchange. Follow along! #acyplrussia
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Today is the first day of placements for our @yseali #ProFellows! Thanks to the partner orgs who will give our fellows hands-on experience
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We are so proud to have 2 alums in new leadership positions. Congratulations to New Zealand’s new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins (2012) and new Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni (2010)!. Love to see the ACYPL network on the world stage!
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Our latest group of @yseali #ProFellows are almost here! We're looking forward to meeting 24 young leaders from Southeast Asia this Saturday. This week's #TBT comes from the 2016 Team South Bend fellows exploring the coast of Lake Michigan.
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Thanks to everyone that joined us in LA! Always great to see so many alumni and friends from all over the country!
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ACYPL has a long history of exchanges to Argentina with our partner, @FURPlata. Last year, ACYPL CEO @LibbyRosenbaum traveled to Argentina! See who you recognize from these ACYPL exchanges to Argentina and nominate an emerging leader here: #acyplNomsAtoZ
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We're one week away from our @yseali @ProFellows returning to DC for the 2016 Spring Professional Fellows Congress!
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Even a pandemic can’t stop the #ProFellows program! ACYPL is proud to be virtually welcoming a cohort of young leaders from Southeast Asia this Fall. Follow along with this group’s program at #acyplPFP as they meet with alumni, attend panels, & more. #ExchangeOurWorld #YSEALI
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One week until our #acyplSEAsia exchange to Cambodia (for the first time) and Malaysia. Thanks to @USEmbPhnomPenh and @usembassykl, as well as ACYPL alumni @tjek88, @TanKimHengKh, @sochivys, and the KL society for helping to make this trip possible!
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Today, our 24 @yseali #ProFellows travel to 6 cities to begin 4-week fellowships in an American office: Austin, TX; Boise, ID; Chicago, IL; Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis, MN; & Washington, DC. Best wishes to all!
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Our upcoming #USMexico360 exchange in partnership with @USMexicoFound had a virtual meeting yesterday before their trip kicks off later this month!
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As #BlackHistoryMonth wraps up today, we'd like to again recognize some of ACYPL's African-American alums who've made history: @staceyabrams, @LGMandelaBarnes, @RepLBR, & @AaronDFordNV. We're so proud of our high-achieving alumni across the country and the world!
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Congratulations to Senior Program Manager and ACYPL's #1 cheerleader @ElliotEBK on his 5th work anniversary. Check out this recent interview with @WJWeek he did about his work with ACYPL and the lessons he's learned about international diplomacy:
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We are pleased to announce a new program in 2020! Next month, we'll welcome a delegation from Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador to DC and MA for the Super Tuesday elections!. Thanks to @USEmbassySV, @usembassyguate, and @usembassyhn for helping organize this exciting program!
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How do we make other people believe in our projects? The experts at the @TrumanCenter are here to help the #ProFellows "Perfect Your Pitch" at the #PFCongress
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Last week we said goodbye to our #acyplWHA delegates from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. We loved following along as they experienced Super Tuesday in Boston. This wouldn't have been possible without the help of our partners @USEmbassySV, @usembassyhn, & @usembassyguate
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And they’re off! So far our #acyplPFP Fellows have participated in discussions on the role of PACs - with perspectives from both sides of the aisle - and later this week, they’ll cover the American judicial system & voter persuasion. Keep up with our #ProFellows on social media!
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This week, our #acyplVirtualExchange group is continuing the #acyplJapan portion of their exchange with @JCIE_org. Yesterday, Mr. Hitoshi Tanaka, Former Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, spoke on the collaborative nature of diplomatic & security policy between the US & Japan.
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This week we officially launched our first #acyplVirtualExchange of 2020- working with @USMexicoFound to welcome delegates from Mexico! They'll have weekly meetings & discussions on U.S.-Mexican relations, trade, & current affairs! Follow along with this exchange at #acyplMexico
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Beth Lewallen (@ItalicizedAZ), who has traveled on ACYPL exchanges to China, South Africa, and Namibia, had the opportunity to show off her home state of Arizona to a group from Northern Ireland in 2017! You too can support our work by visiting
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We'd like to congratulate ACYPL alumnae @SenatorSinema (Australia 2011) and @MarshaBlackburn (Indonesia & Malaysia 1993) who were sworn in as Arizona and Tennessee's first female senators today. We are so proud to have such a successful alumni network!
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That's a wrap on #acyplNorthMacedonia!. They discussed election management with @Louisiana_sos, statewide policy priorities with the staff of @LAGovJeffLandry, & joined alum Trey Ourso (Hungary & Poland 2001) for lunch. Thanks to alums @KDAllen5 & @RoyHarbison for hosting in LA!
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That's a wrap on #acyplJapan! The delegation finished their time in Nashville meeting @GovBillLee, chatting about early childhood development with alum @SenAkbari (Australia 2015) & @RepMarkWhiteTN, and attending a Predators game with Sammie Arnold of @JASTennessee.
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#acyplMexico — our first inbound delegation from Mexico in nearly 30 years — is off and running in DC!. They've discussed economic development at @StateDept, met with leaders from @CHCI, talked diplomacy with Amb. @afajer of @EmbamexEUA, & seen some monuments! #ExchangeOurWorld
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Since 1968, our #acyplElections Exchange has been a staple of our program calendar & we're thrilled to host this year's cohort virtually! This week the delegates received a welcome message from @ECA_AS, Marie Royce. Follow along with their schedule of once-in-a-lifetime meetings!
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On their final day of meetings in DC, #acyplCanada met with @rmscher & other leaders from @bp_America to discuss energy & sustainability initiatives, chatted politics & communications with @AshleyEtienne09, and joined alum @RepAdrianSmith (Tanzania 2004) to discuss Congress.
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What role does #bigdata play in organizing? @matthewbrobbins and @ckduvall are giving an overview on how campaigns deploy data #acyplNov8
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Bringing local leaders from all across the world together is what makes an ACYPL exchange so special! The passion they have for their community makes them ideal candidates for an exchange. Nominate your hometown hero today!
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How is #socialmedia changing the political scene? Feat. @aubreynb of @OPUSfidelis, @wexler of @twitter and @lichtig23 of @google #acyplNov8
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The first @ysealipfp fellows in over 2 years began their exchange by touring DC and meeting foreign policy experts including former US Ambassador @schneidercp.
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