Public Events
For members’ events, please visit our Member Event Page.
CAPDL members and friends are welcome to join us for public events. 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. Each month, CAPDL Executive Director Carmen Mezzera shares more about CAPDL’s work to strengthen and expand BridgeUSA programs through education, storytelling, and best practices sharing - as well as how you can get involved!
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
October 21, 2025
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BridgeUSA Workshop in South Florida : Miami-area organizations (both those currently involved in BridgeUSA and those curious about it) attended a free workshop at Florida International University. Read about the Workshop
September 24, 2025
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WYSTC Panel: How the US Is Still Open for Business with BridgeUSA at the WYSE Travel Confederation Conference in Lisbon, Portugal.
December 5, 2025
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Webinar: Helping Community Support Groups Begin, Grow, and Thrive - Kathy Winfree, BridgeUSA City Liaison for the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, explored how BridgeUSA Community Support Groups begin, grow, and thrive. Watch the Recording
September 9, 2026
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How BridgeUSA Advances Local Public Diplomacy: Sarah Arkin, Executive Director of the ACPD, and Mark Kruea, Mayor of Myrtle Beach, SC, will explore how BridgeUSA programs advance US public diplomacy, particularly diplomacy on the local level.
July 30, 2026
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BridgeUSA Workshop in Pigeon Forge, TN: Area organizations (both those currently involved in BridgeUSA and those curious about it) attended a free workshop about BridgeUSA. Read about the workshop.
December 2, 2026
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How BridgeUSA Advance US National Security: Geysha González and other experts will explore how BridgeUSA programs advance US National Security.
February 11, 2026
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BridgeUSA Workshop in Georgia: Atlanta-area organizations (both those currently involved in BridgeUSA and those curious about it) attended a free workshop at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Read about the workshop.
May 12, 2026
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BridgeUSA Workshop in Wilmington, NC: Carolina-area organizations (both those currently involved in BridgeUSA and those curious about it) attended a free workshop. Read about the workshop.
October 27, 2026
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BridgeUSA Workshop in New York, NY: Area organizations (both those currently involved in BridgeUSA and those curious about it) attended a free workshop. Read about the Workshop
October 15, 2026
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BridgeUSA Host Family Recruitment: Speakers will share how they have adjusted their systems and outreach to reduce the scramble for BridgeUSA High School program host families.
September 29, 2026
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Webinar: Introduction to BridgeUSA Programs
11:00 - 11:45AM ET