International Visitors Utah Council

Results: Welcomed 12,000 leaders from 200 countries Hosted 400,00 meetings, tours, volunteer projects, and cultural activities Generated $30 million in economic revenue for Utah Hosted 100 lectures that shaped public discourse

Direct beneficiaries per year: 3600

Geographic areas served: Utah

Programs: Citizen diplomacy is the concept that every individual has the right, even the responsibility, to help shape U.S. foreign relations one handshake at a time. For more than fifty years, we at UCCD have been Utah's civil sector leader in shaping foreign relations in Utah by fostering people-to-people connections. The three pillars of our work include: International Exchange Programs UCCD works with the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program and other exchange programs to welcome hundreds of emerging leaders from around the world to Utah to meet with like-minded professionals, businesses, government agencies, and organizations to exchange best practices and network while highlighting Utah as an economic, cultural, and innovation hub and experiencing Utah’s unique culture. World Affairs Lectures & Conversations UCCD invites the local community to attend the Ambassador John Price and Marcia Price World Affairs Lecture Series, Foreign Policy Association Great Decisions course, and our Fireside Chats live podcast recording. Our lectures, conversations, and dialogues provide insight into critical national and global issues, shaping public discourse. We convene leading experts who engage the public to explore ideas that transform how we connect with the world. Young Diplomats of Utah Our Young Diplomats of Utah program immerses youth, ages 14 - 32, in international relations in preparation for becoming Utah's future leaders. High school youth participate in activities that foster their leadership skills through civic preparation, engagement with the many cultures in Utah, and learning about the role Utah plays in the world. College-age youth can travel to global events to develop their leadership skills around the sustainability issues that matter most to them. Our fellowship and internship program fosters employability skills and connects career-ready youth with international relations career opportunities. Citizen diplomacy is a powerful tool for creating sustainable economic and social relationships in a globally connected world.