Alumni Community

Globally connected to drive positive change

A Community of Changemakers

Your journey as a Cultural Vistan doesn’t only begin and end with your program — the Cultural Vistas Alumni Community encourages alumni from across our programs to build meaningful relationships by facilitating on-going opportunities to connect, network, and engage with each other.

Cultural Vistas alumni are global changemakers who use the skills and insights gained through their program experiences to make a difference in their spheres of influence. Led by our diverse and dedicated Alumni Council and centered around our commitment to drive positive global change, our alumni community inspires us to expand opportunities to grow this community.

Alumni By the Numbers

Our Alumni Council

A leadership advisory group established to create connections among Cultural Vistas’ program alumni. Through their international experiences and career expertise, they help us co-create a dynamic and resilient community that is more curious, culturally competent, and globally engaged.

Paul Coraggio

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals, 2013-2014

Dominick D. Kennerson

Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship, 2010-2011

Mariana C. Martinez

Welcoming Communities Transatlantic Exchange, 2016

Eva Poppe, Co-Chair

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals, 2002-2003

Angie Schmidt Whitney, M.A., Co-Chair

Alumni Council Co-Chair | Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals, 1999-2000

Ricardo Vanella

International Visitor Leadership Program, 2010

My year in the U.S. with Cultural Vistas’ Parlamentarisches Patenschafts Program (CBYX) ignited within me a flame of understanding, compassion, and boundless curiosity. Serving on the Alumni Council is my commitment to fostering that flame in others, bridging divides, and building a world where differences are celebrated and unity is our strength. Together, we illuminate pathways to global citizenship, empowering the next generation to shape a future of empathy, connection, and endless possibilities.
Eva Poppe, Alumni Council Co-Chair

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Engage with our programs or each other. Alumni can host, mentor, join social networks, share updates, discover opportunities, and invest personally, professionally, or financially.

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Annual Alumni Leadership & Impact Awards

Since 2018, Cultural Vistas has recognized outstanding alumni for their leadership and impact through our annual awards for leadership and impact. Awardees come from a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that are connected to our global community of changemakers.

These are the highest honors bestowed annually among our alumni. Learn more about our awardees below!

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Globally connected to drive positive change

A Community of Changemakers

Alumni By the Numbers

Our Alumni Council

Paul Coraggio

Dominick D. Kennerson

Mariana C. Martinez

Eva Poppe, Co-Chair

Angie Schmidt Whitney, M.A., Co-Chair

Ricardo Vanella

Get Involved

Annual Alumni Leadership & Impact Awards

Distinguished Alumni Leadership

Srishti Bakshi

Distinguished Alumni Leadership

Stella Jemna

Alumni Impact

Kaylon Paterson

Distinguished Alumni Leadership

Cordell Carter

Alumni Impact

Dwain Qalovaki

Distinguished Alumni Leadership

Dr. Linda Lopez

Alumni Impact

Cherie Atilano

Isoa Nabainivalu

Distinguished Alumni Leadership

Alaina Percival

Alumni Impact

Aushim Merchant

Distinguished Alumni Leadership

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Alumni Impact

Bruce R. Marsh

Alumni News & Stories

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