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Stories from the heartland

How One World Surgery is Making an Impact in the Global Health Space

By Guest Contributor – Claire Cunningham Elizabeth Onibokun on August 20, 2024 in

Illinois

USAID’s commitment to global health is far-reaching and well-known, from increasing access to HIV treatment for millions, to distributing life-saving vaccines, to slowing the spread of deadly diseases like malaria and tuberculosis (TB). One area of the agency’s work that often goes overlooked and underfunded, is the effort to fight Neglected Surgical Conditions…

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Black History Month Profiles of USGLC State Leaders

By Elizabeth Onibokun on February 15, 2024 in

Maine, Ohio

This month, in celebration of Black History Month, we are shining a spotlight on two of our Advisory Committee members, the impactful work they are carrying out in their communities, and why leading globally matters locally.

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From Dayton to the World: Unveiling the City’s Global Network

By Eric Moorer on June 30, 2023 in

Ohio
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Latest News & Press

August 23, 2024

USGLC Convenes U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, Lt. Gen. Richard Newton, Cargill’s Ann O’Riley and Other Local and National Leaders for 2024 Heartland Summit

Nebraska

August 08, 2024

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Millenium Challenge Corporation’s Chidi Blyden on the Impact of Global Leadership on Wisconsin

Wisconsin

September 07, 2023

Rep. Kelly Armstrong, Local and National Leaders Speak Out on What U.S. Global Engagement is Worth to North Dakota 

North Dakota

June 30, 2023

USGLC Convenes Senator Joni Ernst, Representatives Debbie Dingell and Haley Stevens, Mayor Bob Scott, Commissioner Jonathan Kinloch, Fmr. Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman, Cargill’s Michael Wagner, Google’s Marcus Jadotte, and others at the 2023 Heartland Summit

Iowa

March 16, 2023

Rep. Brad Wenstrup Speaks Out on What U.S. Global Engagement is Worth to Ohio

Ohio

March 10, 2023

Former Representative Brenda Lawrence to Co-Chair Michigan Advisory Committee of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

Michigan

Past Events

Invite-Only | Cedar Rapids, IA | National Security and the 3D Approach: Diplomacy, Development, and Defense

September 11, 2024 12:00 pm CT

Featured Speaker

VADM VADM Robert S. Harward, Jr. U.S. Navy (Ret.)

U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Invite-Only | Des Moines, IA | National Security and the 3D Approach: Diplomacy, Development, and Defense

September 10, 2024 12:00 pm CT

Featured Speaker

General Glen D. VanHerck

U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

2024 Heartland Summit – Virtual

August 23, 2024 12:00 pm CT

Featured Speaker

Congressman Don Bacon

(R-NE-2)

Featured Speaker

Congressman Salud Carbajal

(D-CA-24)

Featured Speaker

Lt. General Richard Newton

U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Featured Speaker

Taryn Frideres

Iowa Office of the Governor

Featured Speaker

Ann O'Riley

Cargill

Featured Speaker

Ian Vickers

Global Partners in Hope

2024 Heartland Summit

August 23, 2024 11:30 am CT

Featured Speaker

Congressman Don Bacon

(R-NE-2)

Featured Speaker

Lt. General Richard Newton

U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Featured Speaker

Taryn Frideres

Iowa Office of the Governor

Featured Speaker

Ann O'Riley

Cargill

Featured Speaker

Ian Vickers

Global Partners in Hope