Global Ties ABQ is a brand that advances local opportunities and global communities. Operating for over 35 years, they have been bringing the world to Albuquerque since 1984. In partnership with the U.

S. Department of State, Global Ties ABQ annually hosts over 400 current and future leaders from around the world to connect cultures and geographies. This nonprofit organization engages, connects, and exchanges ideas and experiences with international leaders who are at the forefront of their fields.

By doing so, they transform Albuquerque into a site of global community and boundless opportunity. Global Ties ABQ practices citizen diplomacy, aiming to build global connections and inspire local opportunities. They facilitate professional exchange programs that connect people, cultures, and nations.

Additionally, they encourage local members to act as citizen diplomats by hosting dinners and serving as guides, showcasing Albuquerque's vibrant culture and way of life. Partnering with the U. S.

Department of State, Global Ties ABQ implements the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), a prestigious professional exchange initiative. This program brings emerging international leaders to the U. S.

To learn more or get involved, you can reach Global Ties ABQ at their office located at 625 Silver Ave SW, STE 185, Albuquerque, NM 87102. You can also contact them by phone at 505-888-1867 or via email at info@globaltiesabq. org