Press Release: 2024 United States-Spain Young Leaders Announced
For Immediate Release:
Washington, DC– Following an exhaustive selection process, the United States – Spain Council is thrilled to announce the vibrant and accomplished individuals who make up the 2024 Young Leaders Program Cohort.
This dynamic group of ten young professionals is set to embark on an exhilarating weeklong journey to Madrid and Seville, Spain, immersing themselves in an enriching program designed to deepen their understanding of Spanish culture. Their itinerary includes high-impact meetings with influential figures in Spanish government and business, immersive cultural tours, and engaging conversations with their peers among the young Spanish leaders.
While in Madrid, the Cohort is in for an extraordinary experience with exclusive tours of cultural highlights, meetings with the European Council on Foreign Relations and The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, an in-depth presentation at the United States Embassy in Spain, and direct interactions with Spanish business leaders.
Since its inception in 2001, the annual Young Leaders Program has been a flagship initiative, bringing ten exceptional young American leaders to Spain to explore the social, cultural, economic, and political realities of contemporary Spain. This fosters a robust understanding and collaboration between Spain and the United States. To date, the program has proudly hosted 190 young leaders representing federal and state government agencies, innovative businesses and corporations, and community organizations.
“The 2024 Young Leaders Program Cohort represents a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives between our two nations. I commend these young professionals for their dedication to fostering cross-cultural understanding and strengthening the bonds of friendship between the United States and Spain. Their participation in this program will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success of the bilateral relationship.” – Honorary Chairman U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján
The United States – Spain Council is proud to welcome the following young professionals into this year’s cohort:
The 2024 Young Leaders Program will take place April 6 – April 13. You can follow the Cohort’s journey on twitter (@usspaincouncil) and on the United States – Spain Council’s website.
Launched in 2001, this annual program brings ten young American leaders to Spain to familiarize them with the social, cultural, economic, and political realities of contemporary Spain and to foster a stronger understanding between Spain and the United States. Since then the program has hosted 200 young leaders; representing federal and state government agencies, innovative businesses and corporations, and community organizations.
About the United States Spain Council: The United States-Spain Council is a unique organization in which U.S. and Spanish corporate leaders, top government officials and leaders in education and culture promote stronger ties between the two countries. The United States-Spain Council seeks to stimulate bilateral trade and investment, bringing companies together around business opportunities in both countries, conducting annual forums where business and government leaders explore the key policy and economic matters affecting commerce, and foster educational and cultural programs. Founded by former U.S. Vice President Albert Gore and former Spanish President José María Aznar in May 1996. Since its founding, the United States-Spain Council has been chaired by former United States Senators Bob Graham, Christopher Dodd, Mel Martinez, Robert Menendez, Tim Kaine and former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. Joaquin Castro, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, currently serves as the Council’s Honorary Chairman. The United States-Spain Council’s annual Forum, organized together with the Fundación Consejo España – EE.UU., alternates each year between the United States and Spain.
