PRESS RELEASE – Thursday, August 15th 2019.
Washington, DC – After an extensive review process, the United States – Spain Council is excited to announce the 2019 Young Leaders Program Cohort.
These ten young professionals have the unique opportunity to travel to Madrid and Malaga, Spain for a weeklong immersion program in Spanish culture, including meetings with Spanish government and business leaders, in-depth cultural tours, and conversations with fellow young Spanish leaders.
In Madrid, the Cohort will enjoy exclusive tours of several cultural highlights, meet the European Council on Foreign Relations and The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, have an in-depth presentation at the United States Embassy in Spain, and converse directly with Spanish business leaders.
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 160 young leaders representing federal and state government agencies, innovative businesses and corporations, and community organizations.
“The Young Leaders program is a fantastic opportunity to form the international partnerships and personal relationships that strengthen the bonds between the United States and Spain and assert our leadership in the global economy,” said United States-Spain Council Honorary Chair Joaquin Castro of Texas. “I want to congratulate this exceptional class of Young Leaders on their selection to this program and look forward to the exciting opportunity that now lies before them. I have no doubt that they will make us proud during their time in Madrid and Malaga; exploring, forging and reestablishing our connections with the Spanish people that serve as the foundation for this important relationship between our two countries.”
The United States – Spain Council is proud to welcome the following young professionals into this year’s cohort:
Stephen Cobb – Counsel, Troutman Sanders LLP; Richmond, VA
Gabrielle Corica – Assistant City Attorney, Denver City Attorney’s Office; Denver, CO
Natasha Everheart – Director of Strategy, Pacific Council on International Policy; Los Angeles, CA
Marvin Figueroa – Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Resources,Office of Governor Ralph S. Northam; Richmond, VA
Mary Gonzalez – State Representative, Texas House of Representatives; Clint, TX
Denisse Hudock – Senior Project Architect,PSW Real Estate; Austin, TX
Eric Jacobstein – Senior Policy Advisor, House Committe on Foreign Relations; Washington, DC
Natalia Martinez-Kalinina – General Manager, CIC Miami; Miami, FL
Rebecca Pollock – Senior Director International Programs,The University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio, TX
Jeremy Young – Senior Investigative Producer,Al Jazeera Media Network; Kensington, MD
The 2019 Young Leaders Program will take place September 28 – October 5. You can follow the Cohort’s journey on twitter and on the United States – Spain Council’s website.
