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Who We Are & What We Do

GGIC is dedicated to building community through collaboration and connection. We are committed to celebrating, elevating and empowering our international community through community-driven ideas.

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Mission

The Greater Gainesville International Center will celebrate and elevate our diverse international community by serving as a hub between cultural, economic, educational and governmental partners to unlock the full potential of our unique global city.

Vision

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The Greater Gainesville International Center will lead the effort to become a model global city by practicing innovative approaches to how we include our international neighbors and organizations in building community. We will facilitate meaningful connections between people and organizations, including educational outreach and exchange, economic development, and cultural exchange. We will provide direct services to our international community to ensure that we are a welcoming and affirming place to live, work and play.

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Our Values

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Inclusive

Sustainable

Collaborative

Innovative

Our Team

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Lauren Poe

President/CEO

Tel: 352-871-0895

Email: poe@gnvic.org

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Terrence Ho

Refugee Resettlement

Treasurer

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Danielle Lacouture

Refugee Resettlement

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Steve Kalishman

Board Member

President emeritus

Sister cities

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Aqueela Khuddus

Board Member

Events

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Laila Fakhoury

Board Member

Events

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Sonia Klein

Board Member
Sister Cities

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Eli Newman

Board Vice-chair

Events and Outreach

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Mona Ashour

Board Member

Secretary

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Grasshopper Illangkoon

Board Member

Budget & Finance

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Toe Aung

IREX Fellow

Cultural Orientation

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