Upcoming Events
To access to these informative events, you must be a CAPDL member. CAPDL is open to hosts, international agents, sponsors, alumni, service providers, chambers of commerce, associations, and allies of all sizes and locations. Join CAPDL today to help us support BridgeUSA!
Member Only Events
February 27, 2025
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Case Study: Myrtle Beach, SC and J-1 Housing with representatives from the Myrtle Beach community
March 4, 2025
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Making the Case: How BridgeUSA Contributes to Economic Prosperity with Marie Royce, Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, and Jon Baselice, EVP and Head of Government Relations at BDV Solutions
April 1, 2025
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Making the Case: How BridgeUSA Contributes to Public Diplomacy with Tara Sonenshine, Former U.S. Under Secretary of State, and Paulina Gutiérrez Ávila, CEO & President of AIESEC USA
March 28, 2025
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Case Study: Reducing Overstay Rates with Iza Gyuricza, CEO of Smaller Earth Group, and Shanique Sinclair, Director of Global Insight International Exchange
May TBD 2025
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Best Practices for including Cultural Exchange in a BridgeUSA Program - Join us for a look at best practices in incorporating cultural elements into a BridgeUSA exchange.
April 30, 2025
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Case Study: How to Build a Successful Alumni Chapter with Miroljub Gudovic, CEO of Work and Travel Group, and Fazil Mammadov, Founder, Bridge USA Turkiye Alumni Association, and Deputy General Manager, StudyZONE International
CAPDL members and friends are welcome to join us for public events. Monthly, CAPDL Executive Director Carmen Mezzera shares more about CAPDL’s plans. You will learn how CAPDL works to strengthen and expand BridgeUSA programs through education, storytelling, and best practices sharing - as well as how you can get involved!
You do not need to be a CAPDL member to attend the following events. However, by registering, you agree to share your information with CAPDL for outreach purposes.
Public Events
April 15, 2025
Preparing for the 2025 Summer Work Travel Season with Collin Tefft of Xanterra Travel Collection, SWT Alumna Ketevan Chincharadze, and Debbie Karu of Casino Pier NJ
May 13, 2025
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Making the Case: How BridgeUSA Contributes to National Security with Sonya Finley, Retired U.S. Army Colonel, and Mark R. Jacobson, Senior Fellow at Salve Regina University