US to Argentina July 11 – 23, 2019

Exchange Guide

This exchange is made possible through a grant from the US Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and in partnership with Fundación Universitaria del Rio de la Plata (FURP).

Table of Contents Schedule ...... 3 Schedule Notes ...... 11 Delegate Biographies ...... 17 Program Contact Information ...... 21 Flight Confirmations and Itineraries ...... 22

Schedule

Thursday, July 11 Washington, DC

Delegates arrive in the afternoon

Arrive at and check in to hotel:

Residence Inn Dupont Circle 2120 P Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 Tel: 202.466.6800

5:45pm Meet in hotel lobby

6:00pm Group Dinner hosted by Ms. Libby Rosenbaum CEO, ACYPL [ACYPL Alumna to Timor Leste 2017]

In attendance: Ms. Jacqueline Harris Outreach & Engagement Director, ACYPL [South Africa and Botswana 2017]

Ms. Cameron Schupp Development & Special Projects Director, ACYPL [Philippines and Malaysia 2019]

Location: Brick Lane - 1636 17th St NW

Friday, July 12 Washington, DC/Buenos Aires, Argentina

Attire: Business Breakfast: Available in hotel restaurant Additional: Please check out of the hotel and pay for any incidentals. Please bring your passport with you to today’s meetings

8:15am Meet in hotel lobby and load luggage onto bus

8:30am Depart for first meeting

9:00am Meeting with representative(s) of the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs at the US Department of State

In attendance: Mr. Eythan Schiller Program Officer, Professional fellows Division Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

10:00am Depart for next meeting

10:30am Meeting with The Honorable Gerardo Díaz Bartolomé Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Argentina

Location: 1600 New Hampshire Ave NW

11:30am Depart for next meeting

12:00pm Working lunch with Ms. Shannon Billings CFO and Chief of Staff, ACYPL [China 2019]

Topic: ACYPL delegate roles and expectations; social media Location: 1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 580 West

Please use this opportunity to change into casual attire

1:15pm Load luggage into bus and depart for airport

1:45pm Arrive at Reagan National Airport (DCA)

4:45pm UA #4919 departs Washington, DC

6:20pm Arrive at Newark International Airport (EWR)

9:55pm UA #0979 departs Newark

Saturday, July 13 Buenos Aires/ Iguazu

Attire: Casual

9:50am Arrive in Buenos Aires at Ezeiza Airport

** Please meet FURP Program Coordinator Julián Colombo (+54 9 11 4940 6687) in the airport**

4:05pm Latam Airlines flight #7512 departs Buenos Aires

5:55pm Arrive in Iguazu

6:00pm Delegates will be received by members of the Misiones Province government

7:00pm Welcome drinks at Gran Melia Iguazu

9:00pm Depart for hotel

Hotel Saint George Av. Córdoba 148, N3370 Puerto Iguazú, Misiónes, Argentina Tel: +54 3757 42-0633

9:30pm Informal dinner with representative(s) from the Cabinet Members of the Government of Misiones Province and City Council members at hotel

In attendance: The Honorable Jose Arrua Minister of Tourism, Misiones Province

The Honorable Juan Manuel Diaz Minister of Ecology, Misiones Province (US 2018)

Sunday, July 14 Iguazu

Attire: Casual Breakfast: Available in hotel restaurant Additional: Please bring walking shoes and a light raincoat for today’s activities

10:00am Visit to Iguazu Falls National Park

4:00pm Visit to Misiones Biodiversity Institute

Please pack your bags as you will depart early in the morning for Posadas, Misiones

Monday, July 15 Iguazu/Posadas

Attire: Business Formal Breakfast: Available in hotel restaurant Additional: Please check out of hotel and pay for any incidentals

7:00am Check out of the hotel

7:30am Depart for Posadas by private bus

1:00pm Arrive and check in to hotel and lunch

Maitei Posadas – Hotel & Resort Avenida Ulises Lopez s/n 3300 Posadas, Argentina Tel: +54 376 444-2500

4:00pm Visit and meeting with Polo TIC

In attendance: Mr. Lucas Romero Spinelli General Director of Industry, Government of Misiones

Mr. Marcelo Rodriguez President, Marandu Comunicaciones

6:00pm Visit to a Wood Homes Industrial Plant

8:00pm Group dinner at the hotel

Tuesday, July 16 Posadas

Attire: Business formal Breakfast: Available in hotel restaurant

9:00am Meeting with Dr. Froilan Zarza President, Supreme Court of Justice of the Province of Misiones

Topic: Judicial System in Misiones

10:30am Meeting with the Honorable Oscar Herrera Ahuad Vice-Governor and Governor-Elect of Misiones Province

Topic: The political situation in Misiones and its role in the federal system

1:00pm Tour of La Armonia

1:30pm Lunch and discussion with Gerardo Schwarz Economist, Mediterranean Foundation

3:00pm Visit to the Yerba Mate Amanda Plant

Topic: Yerba Mate Industry

8:00pm Farewell dinner and discussion with FURP Alumni

Topic: Political and Electoral Systems and the Economic Situation in Misiones

Wednesday, July 17 Posadas/Buenos Aires

Attire: Casual Breakfast: Available in hotel restaurant Additional: Please check out of the hotel and pay for any incidentals. Please have your passport readily accessible.

9:30am Visit and Meeting at Knowledge Park

In attendance: Mr. Claudio Gauto President, Knowledge Park

Topic: History of the Knowledge Park

11:00am Check out of hotel

11:30am Load luggage into bus and depart for airport

1:40pm Lineas Aereas Flight#5121 departs Posadas

2:35pm Arrive in Buenos Aires

3:30pm Arrive at and check into hotel

Claridge Hotel Tucuman 535 C1049 CABA, Argentina

7:00pm Dinner with Buenos Aires FURP staff and ACYPL- FURP Alumni

Thursday, July 18 Buenos Aires

Attire: Business formal Breakfast: Available in hotel restaurant Additional: Please bring your passport with you to today’s meetings

8:30am Meet in hotel lobby and depart for first meeting

9:00am Meeting with experts on the current economic and political system in Argentina

In attendance: Mr. Ignacio Labaqui Senior Analyst for Latin America, Medley Global Advisors

Mr. Gustavo Marangoni Managing Partner, M&R Asociados

Topic: Upcoming elections; Macroeconomic outlook; Trade

10:30am Depart for next meeting

11:00am Visit and meeting at the Federal Justice Building

In attendance: Mr. Carlos Mahiques President, Federal Chamber of Criminal Cassation

Topic: Judiciary System and Agenda

1:30pm Depart for next meeting

3:00pm Meeting with The Honorable Connie Schmidt-Liermann Chairwoman, Foreign Relations Committee

Topic: US-Argentina Policy

5:00pm Visit and meeting with Infobae

In attendance: Mr. Pablo Deluca Director of Institutional Relations, Infobae

Topic: National Media, Fake News and Political Communication

6:30pm Return to hotel

Friday, July 19 Buenos Aires

Attire: Business formal Breakfast: Available in hotel restaurant Additional: Please bring your passport with you for today’s meetings

10:30am Meeting with representative(s) from the Argentina Industrial Union

In attendance: Mr. Tomas Karagozian Director/COO, TN&Platex

Mr. Jorge Karagozlu Director, Karatex

Topic: Trade and industry in Argentina

12:00pm Depart for next meeting

12:30pm Visit to Central Bank Museum

1:30pm Visit and lunch at Casa de Moneda (Bureau of Engraving and Printing)

In attendance: Dr. Augusto Ardiles Diaz Co-Director, Bureau of Engraving and Printing

3:30pm Guided tour of the National Congress

4:30pm Meeting with representative(s) from the Government of the City of Buenos Aires

In attendance: Mr. Francisco Resnicoff Undersecretary for International and Institutional Relations

Ms. Eleonora Bauer Citizenship Development Secretary’s Chief of Staff

Topic: Buenos Aires City transportation and international policies Saturday, July 20 Buenos Aires

Attire: Casual Breakfast: Available in hotel restaurant

10:00am Observe a town hall meeting in Esteban Echeverria

In attendance: Mr. Lucas Diaz Mayoral Candidate, Esteban Echeverria Province

2:00pm Visit and tour of La Recoleta Cemetery

End of day

Sunday, July 21 Buenos Aires

Attire: Casual Breakfast: Available in hotel restaurant

Free day: Suggested activities will be provided, and Program Coordinator Julian Colombo is available to join delegation for any activities

Monday, July 22 Buenos Aires

Attire: Business formal Breakfast: Available in hotel restaurant Additional: Please bring your passport with you to today’s meetings

8:00am Meet in hotel lobby

8:30am Depart for first meeting

9:00pm Breakfast with Ambassador Edward C. Prado and representatives from the Public Affairs Section at the US Embassy

10:30am Depart for next meeting

12:00pm Working lunch with City of Buenos Aires Legislature

In attendance: The Honorable Francisco Quintana Vice-President of Buenos Aires Legislature and Secretary General of Propuesta Republicana Party [US 2010]

1:30pm Depart for next meeting

2:00pm Guided visit at the Casa Rosada (Pink House)

3:00pm Depart for next meeting

4:00pm Meeting with candidates for President and Vice-President of Argentina from the Awakening Front coalition

In attendance: Mr. Jose Luis Espert Candidate for President of Argentina

Mr. Luis Rosales Candidate for Vice-President of Argentina

Topic: The Presidential Race and the Current State of Argentinian Politics

5:00pm Return to hotel

Tuesday, July 23 Buenos Aires

Attire: Casual Breakfast: Available in hotel restaurant Additional: Please check out of the hotel and pay for any incidentals; please have your passport readily accessible

9:15am Check out of hotel

9:30am Depart for first meeting

10:00am Visit to Rodrigo Bueno (Buenos Aires City Housing Institute)

In attendance: Mr. Juan Ignacio Maquieyra President, Buenos Aires City Housing Institute

Topic: Housing policy in Argentina

12:00pm Group lunch

3:30pm Depart for Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)

**End of Program**

Schedule Notes

Thursday, July 11 Libby Rosenbaum serves as the Chief Executive Officer overseeing the ACYPL’s fundraising, communications, grants management, new business development, and strategic planning. Libby previously served as the Vice President of Programs and Communications. Prior to this, Libby served as the Education Partnerships Manager at the British Council where she promoted and established US-UK university research collaborations and planned international summits devoted to higher education best practice. She also served as the Major Gifts Officer at the Center for American Progress, a progressive think tank, and as a fundraiser on the US Senate campaigns of Ken Salazar and Joe Hoeffel. Libby graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Political Science and received an MSc in Politics and Government of the European Union from the London School of Economics. She traveled with ACYPL to Timor Leste in 2017.

Jacqueline Harris is the Outreach and Engagement Director at ACYPL. She manages the delegation nomination and selection process, maintains ongoing alumni relations, and works closely with partners and board members. Prior to her current position, Jacqueline spent four years working for the Obama Administration, first as an intern in the Office of the First Lady, then as an employee in the offices of Presidential Correspondence and Legislative Affairs. Jacqueline also worked at ONE, an advocacy organization dedicated to ending extreme poverty and preventable diseases in Africa. Jacqueline earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations with a concentration in international security and diplomacy and Middle Eastern studies from Syracuse University. Jacqueline traveled with ACYPL to South Africa and Botswana in 2017.

Cameron Schupp is the Development & Special Projects Director at ACYPL. In this role, Cameron is responsible for managing fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, and coordinating ACYPL events. Cameron has worked in various capacities in the nonprofit sector and prior to joining the ACYPL team, worked with the international development NGO International Executive Service Corp and as a Program Assistant at JASS, a women’s rights organization. Cameron graduated from George Mason University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in global affairs and conflict analysis and resolution. She traveled with ACYPL to the Philippines and Indonesia in 2019.

Friday, July 12 The Department of State is the federal executive department responsible for the international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries. The Department was created in 1789 and was the first executive department established. The Department operates the diplomatic missions of the United States abroad and is responsible for implementing the foreign policy and diplomacy efforts of the United States. The Department is led by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo who was sworn in as the 70th U.S. Secretary of State on April 26, 2018.

Eythan Schiller is a Program Officer in the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) in the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Professional Fellows Division. Prior to this, he was a Program Analyst in the Bureau of Budget and Planning working on congressional relations, and also served as a Program Officer in ECA in the Office of Global Educational Programs overseeing academic exchanges. Before joining the State Department, Eythan worked for IREX, the International Research and Exchanges Board, in Washington, D.C. and Turkmenistan managing several academic exchange programs for students, teachers, and professionals from Eurasia. Eythan also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Azerbaijan from 2003-2005 as a teacher in a state middle school where he taught English. Prior to this, he held

various positions in public service at the Florida Department of State, the Florida Bar, and the U.S. House of Representatives. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University.

Gerardo Díaz Bartolomé has been the Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of Argentina in the US since June of 2018. As a diplomat, he has served at the General Directorate of Malvinas and South Atlantic, the Deputy Foreign Minister’s Office, and as Private Secretary to the Foreign Minister. In August 2008, Gerardo was assigned to the Permanent Mission of Argentina to the United Nations in New York where he served for six years. In that position, he was Argentina’s Delegate to the Special and Decolonization Committee (UNGA Fourth Committee), being responsible for political and decolonization issues, including questions related to information. In August 2014 he was appointed to be head of bilateral and multilateral affairs at the Malvinas Islands Under Secretariat at Argentina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a position he held until April 2016 when he was appointed Head of Political Affairs at the Argentine Embassy in Washington, DC. Gerardo holds a bachelor's degree in international affairs from the Universidad de Belgrano and a National Public Translator in English Language Degree from the Universidad Nacional de La Plata.

Shannon Billings is ACYPL’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff and handles a wide range of matters of organizational importance, including financial and strategic planning, human resources, and office operations. Prior to joining ACYPL, Shannon served as Director of Advocacy Programs at Alliance for Justice, Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer at the Sierra Club, Director of Public Affairs for the Investment Company Institute, Controller for EMILY’s List, and in the controller’s office at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Shannon has a bachelor’s degree in political science with minors in Russian and French from Bates College. She has previously traveled with ACYPL as the delegation escort to Russia in 2014, India in 2015 and China in 2019.

The Fundación Universitaria del Río de la Plata (FURP) is a private, non-profit organization, created in 1970 by young professionals, with the objective of contributing to the training of professional leaders, within the framework of a responsible and multi partisan dialogue. Its main goal is to enable young Argentines with leadership skills to gain greater knowledge in political, economic and social issues, in order to contribute to their better performance in the areas in which they are protagonists. As in 2019, FURP has more than 1,000 members, who have been selected over the years, through very competitive processes, and have traveled to different countries, participating in courses and seminars.

Saturday, July 13 Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina. The city is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, and has a population of roughly 15 million, making it the fourth most populous metropolitan area in the Americas. Strongly influenced by European culture, Buenos Aires is sometimes referred to as the "Paris of South America." The most popular tourist sites are found in the historic core of the city, in the Montserrat and San Telmo neighborhoods, centered around the Plaza de Mayo, the colony's administrative center.

Iguazu is home to Iguazu Falls National Park and the city of Puerto Iguazu. With the world- renowned Iguazú Falls only 11 mi away from the city, Puerto Iguazu has developed much of its infrastructure around tourism. In addition, the falls create the tri-border area in which Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil converge.

Misiones Province is mostly a basalt continuation of the Paraná Plateau of Brazil, lying at elevations of 650 to 2,600 feet. The province’s rough terrain is covered by subtropical evergreen rainforest and is accented by canyons, rivers, and low ranges of the Victoria, Imán, and Misiones

mountains. The principal economic staple is the shrub Ilex paraguariensis, which is used to make the tea-like beverage of yerba mate.

Iguazu Falls National Park along with its sister park, Iguaçu National Park in Brazil, is home to one of the largest and most spectacular waterfalls in the world, stretching roughly three kilometers wide and dropping some 80 meters. The protected area is roughly 60,000 acres and forms the largest single protected remnant of the Paranaense subtropical rainforest. The rich biodiversity includes over 2000 species of plants, 400 species of birds and possibly as many as 80 mammals, as well as countless invertebrate species. The falls were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 and has since attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Jose Arrua is the Minister of Tourism for the Misiones Province, as well as President of the Federal Council of Tourism, a federal advisory body composed of the Ministry of Tourism of the Nation, a representative of the official tourism agency of all 23 provinces, and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Jose has been in public office since his appointment in 2007 by Orlando Franco, serving the Misiones Province as General Directorate of Culture as well as General Secretariat of the Intendancy.

Juan Manuel Diaz was appointed by Governor Hugo Passalacqua as Minister of Ecology in January of 2018, replacing the current national deputy Verónica Derna. Previously, he was an undersecretary of Ecology and an official with several years of experience in the organization.

Sunday, July 14 Misiones Biodiversity Institute is a center of regional and international reference with a mission to add value to the biodiversity of the province, bringing knowledge closer to the people for sustainable development, as well as constituting a strategic integral social, cultural, scientific, technological, educational, and economic core for the sustainable use of the province's natural heritage.

Monday, July 15 Posadas is the capital city of the Argentine province of Misiones, at the far northeast of the country on the left bank of the Paraná River, opposite Encarnación, Paraguay. The city has an area of 373 square miles and a population of 324,756. Once a significant trading port, Posadas is now an administrative center, with a substantial portion of its population working in public service. Posadas is also important for the manufacture of wood and iron products.

Oscar Herrera Ahuad is an Argentine politician and pediatrician, who holds the post of Vice- Governor of the Province of Misiones. Before his election as Vice-Governor in December 2015, he was appointed as Minister of Health of the Province of Misiones. He was elected governor in the 2019 elections and will take office next December 10.

The Polo TIC is a provincial project of industrial innovation that was planned as a key space to think about the future of Misiones. This project is intended to strengthen the industrial sector in Misiones that has more than 87 companies and employs more than 300 workers.

Lucas Romero Spinelli is an accountant from Misiones, appointed as the General Director of Industry of the Government of Misiones.

Marcelo Rodríguez is the President of the Marandú Comunicaciones. He is a former state legislator.

Tuesday, July 16 Dr. Froilán Zarza is the President of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Province of Misiones.

The House of Representatives of the Province of Misiones is the unicameral legislative body of the province, which is made up of 40 deputies (members). Half of its deputies are renewed by popular election every two years and serve for a period of four years.

The Yerba Mate Amanda Plant was founded in the 18th century by a Polish immigrant to Argentina and is one of the most profitable mate companies in the country.

Yerba mate is an herb native to South America and is used to make the national drink of Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Southern Brazil. Often likened to tea, yerba mate is prepared by grinding the herb in a traditional cup and then slowly adding hot water, allowing time for the water to be absorbed. Yerba Mate has a great deal of cultural significance and is understood to have been a staple of the region for centuries. Today, yerba mate is consumed 6 to 1 over coffee and is sold in every corner market.

Wednesday, July 17 The Knowledge Park, inaugurated on December 7, 2007, is a cultural center in the city of Posadas. It covers an area of 22,000 square miles and contains two theaters, a public library, an arts and conventions center, and a cinema.

Claudia Gauto is the President of Knowledge Park in Argentina.

Thursday, July 18 Ignacio Labaqui is a Senior Analyst for Latin America at Medley Global Advisors, a macro policy research organization that navigates monetary, regulatory, energy, political, and geopolitical affairs. In addition, he has been a Professor at the Argentine Catholic University since 2001. Ignacio received a master’s degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Gustavo Marangoni is a Managing Partner of M&R Asociados, a financial consulting firm that specializes in economics, finance, and public opinion. Previously, Gustavo was the President of the Bank of Buenos Aires and has held multiple cabinet positions in the national government, including Press Director for the Chamber of Senators, Assistant Secretary of State for the Office of the Vice Presidency, and Cabinet Advisor for the Presidency of the Argentine Nation.

Carlos Mahiques is a recognized academic of criminal law with distinctions obtained in the by universities, governments, and civil associations in Europe and America. He has had a 43-year career in the judiciary system, having served as Secretary of first instance in the city of Mercedes to President of the Federal Chamber of Criminal Cassation, his current role. Carlos also served as Minister of Justice of the province of Buenos Aires from 2015-2017.

The National Congress of Argentina is the legislative branch of the government of Argentina. Its composition is bicameral, constituted by a 72-seat Senate and a 257-seat Chamber of Deputies.

Connie Schmidt-Liermann is a lawyer and Argentinian politician who serves as the Chairwoman for the Committee on Foreign Relations in Argentina. She has served as the national deputy for the Propuesta Republicana Party since 2011 in Buenos Aires.

Infobae.com is an Argentine digital newspaper of current affairs and economy created in 2002 by businessman Daniel Hadad. It is one of the most visited online newspapers in Argentina and was recognized by the Konex Foundation as the most outstanding Digital Entrepreneurship of the last decade in Argentina. Since 2017, Infobae has had a content alliance with Vice.com and The Washington Post.

Friday, July 19 The Industrial Union of Argentina (UIA) is the largest and highest-level representative of the manufacturing industry in Argentina. UIA (its acronym in Spanish) represents more than 115,000 industrial facilities, 55% of all exports, 30% of tax revenues, and 25.6% of the country’s gross added value. Since 1887, UIA has strived to defend the national manufacturing industry by encouraging the creation and development of a vertically and horizontally integrated internal market.

The Central Bank Museum displays the history of the country's currency and all the means of payment that circulated in this territory from the original peoples to the present. The museum has the most valuable and complete public collection of Argentine coins, which totals more than 20,000 pieces. Located a few meters from the Plaza de Mayo, the current headquarters of the Museum was declared in 2005 National Historical Monument.

Casa de Moneda is the Argentine mint, controlled by the Argentine government and administratively subordinated to the Ministry of Economy. It produces legal tender coins and banknotes, as well as medals and security prints (i.e., passports, subway tokens, postage stamps) that are used and issued by government-run service providers.

Dr. Augusto Ardiles Diaz is a FURP member and one of the Directors of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He has served as an advisor in both the Honorable National Congress and the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic. Augusto has a master's degree in law and economics from the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.

Saturday, July 20 Esteban Echeverria is one of the 135 local districts of the Buenos Aires Province. Its main town, Monte Grande, is located 25 miles southwest of Buenos Aires City. Next October the population of about 300,000 will vote for a Mayor and 12 seats in the Local Council.

Lucas Diaz is a FURP member who is running for Mayor of Esteban Echeverría, his hometown. Lucas has a law degree and is a Master of Public Policy candidate. He is a former official of the Ministry of Security of the Province of Buenos Aires (2014 - 2015) and member of the Public Policy Forum of the Argentina Supreme Court of Justice (2016 - 2017).

Monday, July 22 US Embassy – Buenos Aires seeks to protect the interests and safety of U.S. citizens in Argentina, promote and strengthen mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and Argentina, and communicate U.S. foreign policy objectives to the government and people of Argentina. Edward C. Prado, a former appellate judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, was nominated by the President on January 17, 2018, to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Argentine Republic.

Edward C. Prado is the United States Ambassador to Argentina. He is a former United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Ambassador Prado has been a leader in numerous bar associations in his time as an attorney after having graduated from the University of Texas School of Law.

City of Buenos Aires Legislature is the legislative branch of the City of Buenos Aires under the unicameral logic of 60 deputies, elected by non-cumulative direct vote. Each deputy’s term lasts four years in office and the Legislature is renewed by halves every two years.

The Honorable Francisco Quintana is a FURP member and the current Vice President of the Buenos Aires city legislature. He is also the Secretary General of his political party, Propuesta Republicana and the President of the Boca Juniors Football Club Assembly. He holds a law degree and teaches at the University of Buenos Aires.

Casa Rosada (Pink House) is the seat of the Executive Power of the Argentine Republic and the Office of the President of Argentina. This building is located in the neighborhood of Monserrat, just across the historic Plaza de Mayo. Its characteristic color is pink and is considered one of the most emblematic buildings of Buenos Aires. It also houses the Museum of the House of Government, with objects related to the presidents of the country. In 1942, it was declared a national historic monument.

Jose Luis Espert is an Argentine economist, teacher, and politician, who is running for President of Argentina. In 2000, he founded his own consultancy, Estudio Espert, which provides macroeconomic advisory and asset management services to individuals and companies, both nationally and internationally. He also taught econometrics at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and public finance at the University of CEMA (UCEMA). Some of his proposals consist of lowering public spending, lowering taxes to promote work, and forming an agency similar to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to combat drug trafficking. He holds a degree in economics from UBA, with a master's degree from UCEMA, and another degree in statistics from the National University of Tucumán.

Luis Rosales is an Argentine politician and journalist, who is running for Vice President of Argentina on Jose Luis Espert’s ticket. Luis specializes in international politics. He is also a member of the FURP board where he served as President for several terms.

Tuesday, July 23 Rodrigo Bueno is one of the new urbanized neighborhoods in Buenos Aires City. In the neighborhood there are a total of 2,665 people living in 563 homes. On March 23, 2017, Law 5798 was enacted providing for the redevelopment, zoning and social, cultural and urban integration of Barrio Rodrigo Bueno. The government planned the construction of approximately 500 new homes of 2, 3, and 4 rooms and 500 housing improvements. In addition, access to urban infrastructure will be guaranteed, with connections to electricity, water, sewer, and stormwater services.

Juan Ignacio Maquieyra is a FURP member and President of the Buenos Aires City Housing Institute. Juan Ignacio was also a member of the Negotiation Table of the Ministry of Education of the City, an advisor in the Chamber of Deputies of the Nation, and an advisor in the Ministry of Social Development. He holds a degree in political science from the Universidad Católica Argentina and a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University.

Delegate Biographies

Ms. Monique Carswell Director, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Comcast NBCUniversal Democrat

As the Director of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Comcast NBC Universal, Monique is responsible for ideating and developing programs to solve social issues in communities nationwide. Notably, Monique led NBC’s Emmy-winning public service campaign The More You Know. Additionally, she is also responsible for developing marketing plans to promote Comcast NBCUniversal’s pro-social programming, engaging consumers in these efforts, as well as partnering with internal and external stakeholders to elevate the Comcast NBCUniversal brand in communities.

Prior to her time at Comcast NBCUniversal, Monique oversaw national and diversity marketing at Teach for America as the Managing Director. Before this, Monique was the Director of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at Black Enterprise magazine, overseeing marketing and audience development for the print magazine, two TV shows, and revenue generating events. She is the founding Director of the Leadership Council for WorldofMoney.org, a non-profit that teaches financial literacy, a founding officer of the New York Urban League Young Professionals, and a former youth advisor and officer of the Mid-Manhattan Branch of the NAACP.

Monique obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and serves on the board of United Way of New York.

Mr. Sam Chung Chief of Staff California State Assemblyman Vince Fong Republican

Sam is Chief of Staff for California State Assemblyman Vince Fong. He oversees the political, communications, and policy strategies of Assemblyman Fong and is also involved in statewide fundraising and candidate recruitment efforts.

Previously, Sam was manager of Strategic Public Relations for the Western States Petroleum Association, the oldest petroleum trade association in the U.S. and thelargest trade association on the West Coast. Sam formerly led communication strategy and media relations in the Pacific Northwest and in major operating regions within California. And before that, Sam held a number of roles for various state legislators, including Chief of Staff and Policy Director within the California State Legislature. Sam was named 40 under 40 Asian American Politicos in the US as featured in CNBC. He is also the former president of the Asian Pacific Islander Capitol Association and Co-Founder of the National Association of Asian Pacifics in Politics and Public Affairs.

Sam got his start in politics as a reporter covering politics in San Francisco while studying journalism at the University of California, Berkeley. Sam received a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California, Davis, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California.

Mr. Tyron Harris Member East Hartford Board of Education Democrat

Tyron Harris has been a member of the East Hartford Board of Education in the state of Connecticut since 2009. He has won reelection twice, once in 2013 and most recently in 2017. In this role, Tyron has served as the Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee as well as a member of the Facilities Committee.

In addition to his membership on the East Hartford Board of Education, Tyron works as a Human Resources Business Partner with ADP. As a human resources practitioner, Tyron has worked for over 12 years in the field of internal and external communication. Additionally, Tyron is an award-winning community organizer for his work in advocacy for parents and children’s rights. Tyron is the founder of H.O.P.E. (Helping Ourselves Prepare for Employment), which facilitates free community workshops throughout the Greater Hartford area that focus on building self- esteem, career exploration, crafting resumes, interviewing strategies, and job success skills.

Tyron graduated from the Berkeley College of New York with a bachelor of business administration degree in management with a concentration in human resources. He also received an advance certificate in strategic human resources from Cornell University.

Ms. Jessica Jackson Director, Southeast Region, Boeing Global Engagement The Boeing Company Republican

As Director for the Southeast Region for Boeing Global Engagement, Jessica is responsible for corporate citizenship activities across five states in the region. In this role, she establishes strategies and policies, implements processes and procedures, and administers activities and programs that are responsive to local needs and aligned with the overall strategic objectives of the company.

Prior to her time at Boeing, Jessica was Vice President of Corporate Communications at the South Carolina Federal Credit Union, where she developed strategic communications plans, managed brand and corporate identity, and oversaw the credit union’s community involvement activities. Jessica began her career at Maryland Hospital Association where she held communications positions of increasing responsibility. She is the Co-Chair of the Communications Committee for the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative Advisory Board and was presented with the One to Watch Award in 2014 from the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Jessica obtained a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in professional studies and corporate communications from Georgetown University.

The Honorable Chris Lee Member Hawaii House of Representatives Democrat

Chris is a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, where he serves as Majority Whip and Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. He also serves on the boards of several non-profit organizations and commissions.

Chris is a supporter of addressing climate change and has authored laws making Hawaii the first state to mandate 100 percent renewable energy by 2045, among other notable environmental goals. In addition to his legislative record on environmental issues, Chris has authored laws addressing voter fraud and political contribution disclosure. He was also integral in Hawaii’s legalization of same-sex marriage, serving as the spokesperson for the campaign to pass the Hawaii Marriage Equality Act in 2013 and authoring two laws protecting transgender individuals. Most recently, he worked on the expansion of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. The Sunrise Movement named Chris, "the most accomplished climate change legislator in the country." The Progressive Campaign Change Committee included Chris on their political Power List.

Chris received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Oregon State University.

The Honorable Brandy Pyle Member North Dakota State Legislature Republican

Brandy is the Representative for the 22nd District in the North Dakota Legislature. In this role, she serves on the Education Policy and Administrative Rules Committees and is the Vice-Chair of the Political Subdivisions Committee. Legislatively, Brandy focuses on quality education, lower taxes, limited government, and personal responsibility. She has sponsored policy to review the dual credit opportunities for all young North Dakotans.

Brandy previously served as Casselton City Auditor for six and a half years where she focused in improving communication between the city and its residents, emergency preparedness, transparency, and effectiveness. Brandy also served in the Minnesota National Guard where she was assigned to the finance battalion and worked to prepare deploying soldiers and new recruits before they went to basic training.

Brandy is a graduate of Rural Leadership North Dakota (RLND), is a Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development Fellow, a Global Bridges Fellow, and took part in the Bush Foundation Learning Leaders program. Brandy received her bachelor’s degree in finance from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.

Mr. Jayson Ronk Director, State Government Affairs Micron Technology Republican

As Director of State Government Affairs, Jayson manages Micron Technology’s government affairs activities by coordinating legislative efforts with state governments in Idaho, Virginia, Utah,

and California. In this role, Jayson helps Micron meet their legislative goals by creating policy proposals and working with government agencies and citizens.

Previously, he served as the Campaign Manager for Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter's victory for a third term as Idaho's Governor during the 2014 election cycle. Prior to that, Jayson served as the Vice President of the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry, Idaho's largest and most influential business trade association. He also served as Executive Director of the Idaho Republican Party, as the Government Affairs Director for the Building Contractors Association of Southwest Idaho, and as a staff member to former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne. He is a board member of St. Luke’s Treasure Valley Health Foundation and the College of Western Idaho Foundation.

Jayson received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Idaho State University and a master’s degree in public administration from Boise State University.

Escort Ms. Libby Rosenbaum CEO American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) Democrat

Libby serves as the CEO of ACYPL, overseeing the organization’s fundraising, communications, grants management, new business development, and strategic planning. She previously served ACYPL as the Vice President of Programs and Communications.

Prior to this, Libby was the Education Partnerships Manager at the British Council, where she promoted and established US-UK university research collaborations and planned international summits devoted to higher education best practice. She also served as the Major Gifts Officer at the Center for American Progress, a progressive think tank, and as a fundraiser on the US Senate campaigns of Ken Salazar and Joe Hoeffel.

Libby graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in political science and received a master’s degree in politics and government of the European Union from the London School of Economics. Libby traveled on an ACYPL exchange to Timor Leste in 2017.

Program Contact Information

Washington, DC – July 11-12 Argentina-July 13-23 American Council of Young Political Julian Colombo Leaders Cell: +54 9 11 4940 6687 1030 15th Street NW Email: [email protected] Suite 580 West Washington, DC 20005 US Embassy- Buenos Aires Tel: 202-857-0999 Av. Colombia 4300, C1425 GMN, Buenos Aires, Argentina Peter DeAnna, PFP Manager Tel: +54 11 5777-4533 Cell: (202) 257-9611 Web: http://ar.usembassy.gov Email: [email protected] Hotel in Iguazu – July 13-14 Ms. Libby Rosenbaum, CEO Hotel Saint George Cell: 202-306-0712 Av. Córdoba 148, N3370 Email: [email protected] Puerto Iguazú, Misiónes, Argentina +54 3757 42-0633 United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Hotel in Posadas – July 14-17 Affairs Maitei Posadas- Hotel & Resort Mr. Eythan Schiller Avenida Ulises Lopez s/n 3300 Program Officer, Professional Fellows Posadas, Argentina Division +54 376 444-2500 Office: 202-632-6424 Email: [email protected] Hotel in Buenos Aires – July 17-23 Claridge Hotel Hotel in Washington, DC Tucuman 535 Residence Inn by Marriott Dupont Circle C1049 CABA, Argentina 2120 P Street, NW +54 11 4319-8000 Washington, DC 20037 Tel: 202-466-6800

Flight Confirmations and Itineraries

Confirmation Last Name Number TBHHJX (LA), PJEDN6 Carswell (UA), GIJY47 (DL) WSSNXU (LA), Chung GECN4E (UA) B9JLDQ (UA), Harris MBXRXL (LA), G6DE94 (DL) EJZBYJ (LA), PGXVLB Jackson (UA) CVESDZ (AA), Lee HNQ6XC (UA), ARPLOL (LA) XRBGIY (AA), Pyle GDPJJB (UA), BDCDGM (LA) WRAFCZ (AA), Ronk F071JF (UA), TXRDCI (LA)

Friday, United #4919 United #0979 July 12 DCA Washington, DC EWR Newark, NJ EWR Newark, NJ EZE Buenos Aires, Argentina Depart: 4:45pm Depart: 9:55pm Arrive: 6:20pm Arrive: 9:50am Arrive on Saturday, July 13

Saturday, LATAM Airlines #7512 July 13 EZE Buenos Aires, Argentina IGR Iguazu, Argentina Depart: 4:05pm Arrive: 5:55pm

**Please refer to your individual itineraries for your flight home from Buenos Aires (EZE)**