Indiana

With a strong and growing coalition in Indiana, the USGLC works to educate and engage policymakers and community leaders on why investments in development and diplomacy help keep America safe and strengthen Indiana’s economy.

The USGLC’s Indiana Advisory Committee brings together more than 140 business, faith, non-profit, and political leaders who understand how American global leadership matters for Indiana. We’re also proud of Indiana’s Veterans for Smart Power – part of a nationwide network of 30,000 veterans.

“When we invest in children, we’re creating a safer society and giving children opportunities to make the world a safer place for all of us.”

Erika Camarillo

Bethany Christian Services
What’s foreign aid worth to Indiana? Leading with compassion at home and abroad.

Raju Chinthala

Founder and President, Indiana India Business Council
Our future depends on our ability to be diplomatic in our developmental efforts. As we continue to see conflicts and natural disasters increase, our communities, cities, states, and nation must be engaged in the world.

Samantha Faulkner Gonzalez

Sextons Creek
I can’t help but think of the men and women in my local community that serve this country. They do so for people. Their friends, family and neighbors at home, but also those overseas that need someone to stand up on their behalf.

Amy Maxwell

Poneto, IN

Top Facts

Indiana exports about
$68 billion in goods and services
to overseas markets annually.

In Indiana,
750,000 jobs (20.0%)
are supported by trade.

In 2024-2025,
30,921 international students
in Indiana contributed
$998 million
to the state economy.

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Stories from Indiana

What They’re Saying in the Heartland: COP27 and America’s Global Climate Leadership

By Jack Berson Rose Leonard on November 16, 2022 in

Indiana

U.S. Heartland Global Leadership Day

By Nezar Jamal on September 12, 2022 in

Indiana

At the Intersection of Technology and Foreign Policy

By Eric Moorer on June 30, 2022 in

Indiana

After observing a lack of training material for foreign policy officials on cutting edge technology and how it affects nations, the economy, and national security, Dr. Mung Chiang came up with a game-changing idea. Today, the ‘tech tank’ aims bring deep engineering expertise to foreign policy makers and to provide them technology training.