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Upcoming Events & Activities
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Join us — May 8, 2025! This spring, gather with fellow members, thought leaders, and our Interim President and CEO Dr. Jerrold D. Green for an unforgettable evening of critical dialogue on the pressing challenges shaping global affairs. This year, we proudly recognize two extraordinary storytellers: fellow Board Director Teddy Schwarzman, the visionary CEO of Black Bear Pictures, and Ailsa Chang, the award-winning host of NPR’s All Things Considered.
Beverly Hills, CA
May 12, 2025
Join the Pacific Council on May 12 at 9 AM PT for an exciting conversation with our expert panel, Michael Karanicolas, Associate Professor of Law at Dalhousie University, and Karen North, Clinical Professor of Communication at USC, and Scott Kraft, Senior Vice President and editor at large for enterprise and investigative journalism and special projects at the Los Angeles Times, who will explore how digital media is reshaping civic life and diplomatic strategies.
9:00am
Online Webinar
May 20, 2025
We invite you for a conversation on May 20th at 8am PT discussing the global impact of the budget cuts, organizational restructuring, and widespread layoffs at USAID, the primary agency for foreign aid and development assistance in the United States. The audience will hear from Pacific Council member Aimee Teplinsky, Supervisory Program Manager, DRG Bureau, USAID.
8:00am
Online Webinar
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