2016 ANNUAL REPORT

LEADERS PARTICIPATED IN MERIDIAN’S COUNTRIES LEADERSHIP EXCHANGES, FORUMS, CULTURAL LEADERSHIP EXCHANGES, FORUMS, CULTURAL REPRESENTED IN DIPLOMACY INITIATIVES, AND TRAINING DIPLOMACY INITIATIVES, AND TRAINING PROJECTS MERIDIAN PROJECTS PROJECTS PRODUCED BY MERIDIAN ABOUT MERIDIAN

ADVANCING EFFECTIVE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SINCE 1960 Meridian International Center is a nonprofit, global leadership organization headquartered in Washington, D.C.

OUR VISION We envision a more secure and prosperous world characterized by mutual understanding, innovation, economic growth, and inclusion. The path to realizing this vision is through more effective and connected public and private sector leadership at all levels.

OUR MISSION To create innovative exchange, education, cultural, and policy programs TRILATERAL TRAINING PROGRAM that advance three goals: FOR AFGHAN DIPLOMATS • Strengthen U.S. engagement with the world through the power of exchange. • Prepare public and private sector leaders for a complex global future. • Provide a neutral forum for international collaboration across sectors.

SINCE 1960, WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO IMPLEMENT THE INTERNATIONAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH HAS WELCOMED AND TRAINED:

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, DIPLOMATS, NOBEL HEADS FORTUNE 500 EXECUTIVES, AND OTHER PRIZE OF EMERGING LEADERS WINNERS STATE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DELEGATION TO OUR LEADERSHIP Ambassador Stuart W. Holliday Henry Collins President and CEO Vice President and Deputy, Professional Exchanges Division Lee Satterfield Executive Vice President and Gretchen Ehle Chief Operating Officer Vice President, GlobalConnect Division Susan Cabiati Theresa Furman Senior Vice President, Vice President, Finance and Accounting Professional Exchanges Division Terry K. Harvey Bonnie Glick Vice President, Senior Vice President, Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy GlobalConnect Division Frank Justice Dr. Myra Best Vice President, Convening Vice President of Administration, Professional Exchanges Division Amy Selco Vice President, Development BUILDING A 21ST CENTURY DIGITAL Kelly Campagne Vice President, GOVERNMENT Human Resources and Administration

OUR CAMPUS

Meridian’s campus features two historic buildings, Meridian House and White-Meyer House. Surrounded by gardens, it forms a city block of historic and architectural interest. The campus is the residential jewel of John Russell Pope, architect of the Jefferson Memorial, the National Gallery of Art, MERIDIAN HOUSE WHITE-MEYER HOUSE and the National Archives. Meridian House was built between 1921 and 1923 by Home to Meridian’s Cafritz Galleries, White-Meyer House Both houses are listed on Ambassador Irwin Boyle Laughlin, U.S. Ambassador to was built between 1910 and 1912 by Ambassador Henry the National Register of Greece (1924-1926) and Spain (1929-1933). White, U.S. Ambassador to Italy (1905-1906) and France Historic Places. Photo credit: Egomedia Photography (1906-1909). Photo credit: Rodney Bailey LEADERSHIP MESSAGE DEAR MERIDIAN FRIENDS, In an environment rife with polarization and conflict, we all must work harder than ever to collaborate for solutions to global challenges. To this end, Meridian is advancing cross-sector leadership, diplomacy, and mutual understanding every day, in every corner of the world. Meridian offers an unparalled platform to advance public and cultural diplomacy initiatives. Through exchange, training, cultural, and convening programs, Meridian utilizes an integrated approach to strengthen U.S. engagement with the world to expand economic development opportunities, protect national and international security interests, and prepare leaders for a complex global future. For example, 2016 was the year of exploration into U.S.-Cuba Relations as diplomatic tensions between our countries began to thaw. While many were questioning what government policy shifts meant, Meridian launched an integrated approach to bilateral relations. First, Meridian’s Center for Cultural Diplomacy sent Michelle Angela Ortiz, a visual artist and community arts educator, to the island on an exchange to work with the local community on creating a mural in the Regla neighborhood outside Havana. Bringing together artists, students, and other community members, the mural served as a call to action for community inclusivity and local pride. Then, Meridian led a high-level Cultural and Economic Development Delegation on a mission to explore Cuban culture, architectural heritage, politics, and spirit. And finally, Meridian’s inaugural Cultural Diplomacy Forum on Cuba brought Cuban culture, society, historic preservation, and economic opportunities to DC leaders. The Forum, attended by over 100 cross-sector leaders featured keynote remarks from H.E. José Ramón Cabañas Rodríguez, Ambassador of Cuba to the U.S., and Ben Rhodes, then Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications. Together, these programs welcomed a new chapter of U.S.-Cuban relations focused on economic networks and cultural ties by leveraging Meridian’s public and cultural diplomacy tools. Entrepreneurship training continues to be a cornerstone of our work, as a critical tool for empowering women, developing youth, creating sustainable jobs, and promoting wealth and prosperity for all. Meridian launched the inaugural cohort of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI). Two hundred fifty young technology and social entrepreneurs utilized Meridian’s entrepreneurship framework, leadership development curriculum, and month-long mentorships with U.S. counterparts to strengthen and scale their ventures. Through programs like these, Meridian provides emerging leaders with the know-how, resources, and invaluable networks to succeed. In October, Meridian launched the Digital Finance Future: Inclusive and Global Economic Growth Initiative, which convened the diplomatic corps, members of the media, and other influencers with information and resources about the opportunities for digital financial services to alleviate poverty around the world. A series of intimate roundtables explored regulatory frameworks, cultural barriers, costs, risks, and benefits of digital financial services. Building on these roundtables, a working group of international leaders will continue the in-depth dive into this subject matter and carry forward policy solutions. Meridian is using its neutral platform and historic campus to convene with a purpose and drive towards tangible conclusions. In the pages that follow, you will learn more about the impact and outcomes of Meridian’s innovative exchange, cultural, training, and convening programs for emerging and established leaders around the world. In 2016, our team had many great successes. But, as proud as we are of our work, none of it would have been possible without the sustained dedication of our partners and supporters. Now more than ever, we must come together as a global community to advance effective leadership for a more secure and prosperous world. Thank you for your support and commitment to our mission. We look forward to all we can accomplish together this coming year.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND MERIDIAN STAFF – THANK YOU!

Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez Ambassador Stuart W. Holliday Chairman President & CEO

MERIDIAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES 01.01.2016-12.31.2016

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TRUSTEES Hon. Carlos M. Gutierrez Hon. Ann Stock Hon. Meredith Attwell Baker Dr. Neal R. Goins Michele A. Manatt Chairman Vice Chair and Co-Chair President and Chief Vice President, Founding Member, Meridian Chair, Albright Stonebridge Group of Development Committee Executive Officer, International Government Council on Women’s Leadership CTIA - The Wireless Association Relations, ExxonMobil Corporation Art Collins Drew Maloney David Metzner Co-Chair of Board Secretary Janet Blanchard Hon. David A Gross Managing Partner, Development Committee Vice President, Founding Member, Meridian Partner, Wiley Rein LLP American Continental Group Council on Women's Leadership Managing Partner, theGROUP Government Maria Pica Karp Lisa B. Nelson and External Affairs, Jon Clifton Vice President and Hon. Alonzo L. Fulgham Hess Corporation Chief Executive Officer, Chair of Governance and Managing Partner, General Manager, Chevron American Legislative Exchange Council The Gallup Organization Nominating Committee Hon. Laurie S. Fulton Janet Lamkin Scott Parven President, Chair of Global Engagement Matthew T. Echols California State President, Partner, Galileo Energy Partners, BV Senior Vice President, Bank of America Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Hon. Stuart W. Holliday Coca-Cola North America Public Steve L. Lebling President and CEO Affairs & Communications, Stanley S. Litow Michael Pickrum Chair of Facilities & The Coca-Cola Company Vice President, Corporate Chief Strategy Officer, Everfi Preservation Committee Citizenship & Corporate Affairs, Owner, The Lebling Companies Hon. Laurie S. Fulton IBM and President, Hon. Rodney E. Slater U.S. Ambassador, Retired IBM International Foundation Partner, Squire Patton Boggs, LLP Jeffrey Malinak Chair of Finance & Hon. Patricia Hongxia Liu Audit Committee de Stacy Harrison Associate Vice Chancellor, Government & Community Deborah Taylor Ashford, Esquire Managing Principal, President and Chief Executive Legal Counsel Analysis Group Inc. Officer, Corporation for Public Relations, Broadcasting New York University Shanghai Hon. William F. McSweeny Trustee Emeritus Hon. Walter L. Cutler President Emeritus HONORING THE 2016 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) HEROES

For the TIP Heroes International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) project, Meridian hosted 9 men and women whose tireless efforts have made a lasting impact on the global fight against modern slavery. Recognized by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at a dinner co-hosted by Meridian, the participants were awarded for their work to fight human trafficking while raising awareness about ongoing criminal practices and human rights violations. During their U.S. visit, the Heroes met with high-level officials in Washington, D.C., and explored social services offered to victims of trafficking and the role of multi-agency, public-private task forces in New York.

2016 HIGHLIGHTS: EXCHANGES

COUNTRIES GLOBAL LEADERS PROJECTS

COMBATTING VIOLENT EXTREMISM EMPOWERING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS FROM As part of the Strong Cities: Building Community AFRICA Resilience to Radicalization and Violent Extremism IVLP project, Meridian hosted 19 city EXAMINING NEW AND Meridian welcomed 36 women entrepreneurs leaders and community organizers dedicated to from 31 African nations as part of the Department addressing the root causes of violent extremism TRADITIONAL MEDIA IN THE of State’s African Women’s Entrepreneurship in their home countries. The group met with DIGITAL AGE Program (AWEP). With expertise in the areas of representatives from the U.S. Institute of Peace, agriculture, fashion, and home goods production, the Department of Homeland Security, and For the 11th anniversary of the Edward R. Murrow these talented entrepreneurs traveled to the U.S. George Washington University to discuss U.S.-led Program for Journalists, Meridian hosted 82 under the auspices of the IVLP to promote their efforts to foster collaboration among nations. media professionals from 71 countries. These IVLP companies and create partnerships with key During a volunteer event with Washington participants examined the rights and responsibilities individuals and organizations. Highlights included Parks and People, participants got a chance to of a free press in a democracy while observing a dialogue with actor and playwright Regina experience projects designed to engage at-risk institutions and operational practices. Participants Taylor; meetings with civil-society organizations youth in community service. gained first-hand insight through professional such as Teach for America; and site visits to development seminars, as well as meetings with woman-owned companies like wholesale florist top leaders, including: U.S. Secretary of State John Luxe Bloom and public relations firm the Tallulah Strong Cities is part of a new Kerry, Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward, global approach to work Group. While visiting Washington, they were and representatives from the Poynter Institute and honored by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, and in partnerships to counter US CENTCOM in Tampa, Florida. participated in the grand opening of the National violent extremism in all forms. Museum of African American History and Culture. It is time to work with a @JohnKerry common purpose to enable @muneneanny Very pleased to meet and empower our local this year's #IVLPMurrow Africa leads the world in communities across the globe. journalists. A free press the number of female Danielle Corfield, remains critical to an entrepreneurs. -CNN. The future Birmingham, U.K. informed citizenry and good of Africa depends on female #StrongCities governance. entrepreneurs #awep2016 ENGAGING COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH MURAL ARTS

More than 150,000 people participated in murals arts programs in Brazil, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, India, and Turkey. In 2016, the Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy expanded its mural arts program to 5 additional countries. Meridian partnered with the U.S. Department of State to send American muralists to collaborate with local communities in Brazil, Cuba, India, and Turkey. In addition, Philadelphia-based artist Paul Santoleri visited two cities in the Dominican Republic as part of a program with the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo. The programs use the mural arts to engage youth, artists, and underserved communities by addressing local issues, such as youth empowerment and social inclusion.

2016 HIGHLIGHTS: CULTURE

COUNTRIES GLOBAL LEADERS ATTENDEES PROJECTS

INCREASING UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE U.S. AND UAE

More than 2,400 people in Chicago, Illinois, and Lexington, Kentucky, experienced Past Forward, FOSTERING BILATERAL on the final stops of its 18-month tour. RELATIONS BETWEEN THE Audiences and high-level delegations in Chicago U.S. AND CHINA and Lexington came out to experience the first major touring exhibition of Emirati artwork, Past DISCOVERING THE WORLD More than 250,000 people attended Path to Forward: Contemporary Arts from the Emirates. Harmony on its 5-city tour throughout China. Launched in 2014 out of a partnership between THROUGH FILM Meridian International Center and the Embassy of Path to Harmony: The and Meridian hosted two screenings as part of its the United Arab Emirates, features China, 1784-1979 chronicles the longstanding Past Forward CultuREEL film series. Image Nation Abu Dhabi, more than 50 paintings, photographs, sculptures, relationship between the U.S. and China. and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates video installations, and other media by 25 Emirati The exhibition features more than 40 images joined Meridian to screen the documentary artists. A total of 19 public programs, including As telling the story of the merchants, immigrants, . The film highlights the panels and artist-led workshops, complemented One: The Autism Project entrepreneurs, diplomats, explorers, and children, parents, and teachers involved in The the display. students who forged the friendship between Autism Project – a theatrical and musical program these two countries. Meridian curated Path to designed for children on the autism spectrum presents the Harmony for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. The Past Forward throughout the UAE. A panel discussion followed, exhibition was co-curated by Dr. Raymond Lum, UAE’s culture and history as featuring the film’s producer, Danielle Perissi. former Librarian for Western Languages at the told through the eyes of the Meridian also partnered with the U.S.-China Harvard-Yenching Library. country’s best contemporary Education Trust to screen Mr. Deng Goes to artists, and how the country Washington. The film recounts Chinese Vice Premier [The photographs] remind has preserved its traditions Deng Xiaoping’s official 1979 visit to the U.S. shortly us of many memorable while developing into the after the two countries established full diplomatic events throughout our history relations. H.E. Cui Tiankai, Ambassador of the modern, open and tolerant People’s Republic of China, Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, together, and help us look place it is today former National Security Advisor to President Jimmy forward to the many special Carter, the film’s director Fu Hongxing, and former times and photos to come. H.E. Yousef Al Otaiba, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, B. Ambassador of the United Arab Lynn Pascoe, participated in pre- and post-screening Joseph Zadrozny, Emirates to the U.S. discussions. U.S. Consul General MERIDIAN IMPACT 2016

LEADERS VISITED 45 STATES AND 155 CITIES IN U.S.

ATTENDEES OF MERIDIAN CULTURAL EVENTS WORLDWIDE IN 2016

approximately 8 COLOSSEUMS

ATTENDEES OF MERIDIAN FORUMS IN 2016

approximately 26 SCHOOL BUSES

2016 FINANCIAL REPORT

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGE IN NET ASSETS September 30, 2016 Year ended September 30, 2016 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,701,097 REVENUES Accounts receivable - grants and other, net $ 2,807,737 Grants and contracts $ 31,610,303 Pledges receivable, net $ 477,332 Contributions $ 1,148,242 Prepaid expenses $ 701 ,664 Event income $ 807,996 Investments $ 6,612,137 Other activities $ 1,039,790 Property held for sale $ 1,055,937 Investment income $ 352,742 Property and equipment, net $ 5,040,796 Corporate & other councils $ 408,832 Other $ 7,821 TOTAL ASSETS $ 18,396,700 TOTAL REVENUES AND INVESTMENT INCOME $ 35,375,726 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS EXPENSES Liabilities Direct program expenses $ 28,788,514 Line-of-credit $ 750,000 Development $ 918,960 Term loan $ 2,972,737 Support Services: Accounts payable $ 1,058,980 Maintenance and operations $ 2,064,880 Accrued expenses $ 1,947,911 General and administrative $ 3,008,304 Capital leases $ 84,014 Deferred revenue $ 2,718,596 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 34,780,658 Deferred revenue - parking lot sale $ 2,250,000 Total Liabilities $ 11,782,238

Net Assets CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $ 595,068 Unrestricted $ 5,629,223 Temporarily restricted $ 301,632 NET ASSETS $ 6,019,394 Permanently restricted $ 683,607 beginning of year Total Net Assets $ 6,614,462 NET ASSETS $ 6,614,462 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 18,396,700 end of year MERIDIAN IMPACT 2016

COUNTRIES THAT MERIDIAN WORKED WITH IN 2016 TOP 10 COUNTRIES BY NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING GLOBAL LEADERS

COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN MERIDIAN'S 2016 PROJECTS

RUSSIA 82

IRAQ CHINA 357 MEXICO 126 110 VIETNAM 58 AFGHANISTAN INDONESIA PAKISTAN 74 78 57 BRAZIL UAE 80 60

827 686 708 545

331 355 NUMBER OF GLOBAL LEADERS BY REGION AFRICA EAST ASIA EUROPE AND WESTERN NEAR EAST AND SOUTH AND TOTAL GLOBAL LEADERS AND PACIFIC EURASIA HEMISPHERE NORTH AFRICA CENTRAL ASIA

TOP 10 PROJECT TOPICS TOP 10 COUNTRIES IN 2016 BY NUMBER OF PROJECTS IN 2016 TOTAL PROJECTS PRODUCED AND IMPLEMENTED BY MERIDIAN MEDIA AND JOURNALISM 86 INDIA 24 HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS 31 CHINA 22 EXCHANGES CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 29 SAUDI ARABIA 22 186 GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY 29 POLAND 21 CULTURE BUSINESS AND TRADE 28 RUSSIA 21 10 39 SECURITY 23 PAKISTAN 20 FORUMS EDUCATION 22 SOUTH AFRICA 20 129 CULTURAL DIPLOMACY 21 EGYPT 19 TRAINING ENTREPRENEURSHIP 16 THAILAND 19 ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT 15 TUNISIA 19 Photo credit: Joyce N. Boghosian

RESTORING CONFIDENCE IN LEADERS AND INSTITUTIONS

The 5th Annual Meridian Global Leadership Summit brought together over 150 public- and private-sector leaders to explore methods to restore confidence in leaders and institutions at a time of a rise in populism. Meridian’s partnership with Gallup on the Global Leadership Project continued at the Summit, where Managing Director of Gallup Global Analytics, Jon Clifton, revealed the latest data on how people worldwide perceive leading nations such as Germany, China, and the U.S. Featured Speakers: Burson-Marsteller CEO Don Baer; U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. Matthew Barzun; Ambassador of Afghanistan H.E. Hamdullah Mohib; Ambassador of the Republic of Panama H.E. Emanuel Gonzalez-Revilla; and Former Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Hon. Wendy Sherman.

2016 HIGHLIGHTS: FORUMS

Photo credit: Photo credit: Joyce N. Boghosian Joyce Bogosian COUNTRIES GLOBAL LEADERS ATTENDEES PROJECTS

ACCELERATING THE NEW GLOBAL ECONOMY

The Accelerating New Global Economy: Transportation, Trade and Security summit, co-hosted by Meridian and Squire Patton Boggs, brought together international business leaders, CONVENING LEADERS EXPLORING U.S. government officials, public-policy experts, TO EXAMINE GLOBAL CUBA’S CULTURE and the diplomatic community to discuss CHALLENGES developments in the transportation, trade, and In 2016, Meridian’s annual Cultural Diplomacy security sectors. More than 25 panelists shared High-level officials from the corporate, Forum focused on Cuba. The program featured their perspectives on the challenges created by diplomatic, and government sectors attended 25 speakers and a reception that showcased the exponential growth of global trade. Meridian’s Global Dialogue Series to examine key Meridian’s multifaceted approach to cultural policy challenges facing their countries. These diplomacy with Cuban food, dance, and Featured Speakers: Colombian Ambassador H.E. off-the-record conversations featured the Prime music. The panels focused on several timely Juan Carlos Pinzón; former U.S. Secretary of Minister of Timor-Leste, Danish Ambassador H.E. and relevant subjects, including: economic Transportation, Rodney Slater; U.S. Department of Lars Gert Lose, a delegation of senior women development and entrepreneurship; balancing Transportation Assistant Secretary for Research government leaders from 11 African nations, and economic growth opportunities with cultural and Technology, Gregory D. Winfree; and ITS executives from BP. Dialogue topics included heritage and preservation; and cultural and America President and CEO Regina Hopper. governance, energy, trade, combatting ISIS, the educational exchanges that showcase life and refugee crisis, and U.S. News & World Report’s society in Cuba. We at Squire Patton Boggs Best Countries initiative. appreciate partnering with Featured Speakers: Cuban Ambassador H.E. Meridian, an organization that @DKambUSA José Ramon Cabañas; former U.S. Secretary of has a reputation for being a Commerce and Chairman of Meridian’s Board Thank you @MeridianIntl visionary on international issues. of Trustees, Carlos M. Gutierrez; former Artistic for a great dinner and Director of the Washington Ballet, Septime Webre; Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN); visual artist and Hon. Rodney E. Slater, good discussions on community arts educator, Michelle Angela Ortiz; and U.S. Secretary of Transportation #NordicUSAsummit, trade, Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes. (1997-2001) US elections and more PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS FROM THE AMERICAS

In partnership with the U.S. Department of State, Meridian continued its work on the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program. YLAI provides entrepreneurs and civil society leaders the tools to launch and advance their entrepreneurial ideas while contributing to social and economic development in their communities. In 2016, 248 YLAI Professional Fellows from Latin America and the Caribbean participated in fellowships at NGOs and businesses across the U.S. The Fellows developed action-plans to improve their businesses and built networks and partnerships to attract support for their entrepreneurial ventures.

2016 HIGHLIGHTS: TRAINING

Photo courtesy of the White House COUNTRIES GLOBAL LEADERS PROJECTS

EMPOWERING GIRLS TO LEARN

DEVELOPING U.S.- Meridian partnered with the U.S. Department CHINESE PARTNERSHIPS IN of State to implement the U.S. exchange of the HEALTHCARE Let Girls Learn Initiative. The initiative, launched by President Barack Obama and First Lady In partnership with U.S. Trade and Development Michelle Obama in 2015, addresses the range Agency, the China Executive Healthcare Leadership of challenges preventing adolescent girls from Training Program brought a delegation of 56 attaining a quality education. The participants, officials from the Ministry of Health of the People’s 44 young women from Morocco and Liberia, Republic of China to the U.S. The program examined challenges for improving girls’ access familiarized the delegates with U.S. policies, to education at an International Day of the Girl BRINGING U.S. AND UAE technologies, and standards to help them better dialogue event; shared stories with a diverse meet China’s development and modernization LEADERS TOGETHER group of American girls in a "Chat and Chai" needs while enhancing patients’ access to event organized by the Peace Corps; enjoyed healthcare services in China. They also met A delegation of 22 government officials from the a pre-opening tour at the National Museum of with U.S. companies and government officials United Arab Emirates took part in the U.S. – UAE African American History; attended briefings to develop future partnership opportunities and Hazardous Materials Management Educational at the U.S. Department of State; and met with discuss new advances in medical technology and Exchange Mission, designed to examine best college students to discuss education in the U.S. health system administration. practices in hazardous materials and waste Program Highlight: The girls were invited by collection, transportation, treatment, and Program Highlights: Two cohorts took part in First Lady Michelle Obama to the White House management. Meetings with officials from the trainings at Columbia University, the University of for a special screening of We Will Rise: Michelle EPA, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, Chicago, and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Obama’s Mission to Educate Girls Around the U.S. Coast Guard, National Response Center, Center and met with USTDA Director Lee Zak. World with U.S. Ambassador to the UN Susan Department of Transportation, and the FBI, as @USTDA Rice, actresses Meryl Streep and Frida Pinto, and well as with local officials and NGOs, provided CNN journalist Isha Sesay. an in-depth look at how the U.S. deals with China healthcare hazardous materials on a national and local level. Every country’s execs get training from development is measured Program Impact: Immediately following @ColumbiaMSPH Prof their U.S. visit, the delegation presented its by the extent of women’s Thurman during a USTDA recommendations for a new national hazardous participation in it. materials management policy to the UAE Leadership Program Executive Council. @MeridianIntl First Lady Michelle Obama OUR SUPPORTERS 01.01.2016 – 12.31.2016 ** Indicates members of the National Arts Council | * Indicates portion of donation is an in-kind contribution.

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MERIDIAN GLOBAL 48TH ANNUAL MERIDIAN.ORG/MGLC MERIDIAN.ORG/BALL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MERIDIAN BALL

The Meridian Global Leadership Council is a network of individuals who In October 2016, more than 800 senior officials and executives from multi- support Meridian’s commitment to strengthening U.S. engagement with the national corporations, U.S. government, the diplomatic community, and world; providing neutral forums for international dialogue and collaboration; media gathered at the 48th Annual Meridian Ball to celebrate Meridian's and preparing public and private sector leaders for a complex global future. work of preparing the next generation of effective global leaders. The Council members engage in Meridian’s year-round programming to create a Ball enjoyed sold-out attendance and proved, once again, to be one of more stable, peaceful, and prosperous world. Washington’s most celebrated events.

EMBASSY PATRONS Afghanistan, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Germany, Grenada, Hungary, Luxembourg, Niger, Netherlands, Oman, Panama, Portugal, Qatar, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Uganda, and United Arab Emirates.

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