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Bringing the World to San Diego
and San Diego to the World
Fostering global understanding
and participation
San Diego
is a growing global city
situated on the
Pacific Rim
and the U.S. border
with Mexico
Bringing the World to San Diego and San Diego to the World
• INNOVATION named “Most Inventive City in the U.S.” (2nd in the world)
by Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development
• ADVANCED RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS producing many breakthrough
discoveries
• INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED UNIVERSITIES plus more than “60?”
other institutions offering a diverse menu of international education
• HIGH HUMAN CAPITAL 35 percent of adults hold a college degree
compared to the national average of 15 percent
• BIOLOGICAL HOTSPOT with more biodiversity than any other county
in North America
• QUALITY OF LIFE constant sunshine, beaches and bays, plus abundant
recreational activities throughout the year
• STRATEGIC LOCATION on the Pacific Rim and shared international
border with Mexico
Bringing the World to San Diego and San Diego to the World
• DIVERSITY AND INTERCULTURALISM over 100 languages spoken at
home, with 22 percent of residents multi-lingual and 26 percent foreign-
born persons (double the national average)
• GLOBAL COMPETITIOR in life sciences and technologies, plus the
electronic, telecommunication, software and clean tech industries
• FORTY MUSEUMS that foster world cultures, the arts and sciences
• INTERNATIONAL TRADE increases of 17 percent annually since 1983
(double the national average)
• PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS strong industry groups provide excellent
collaboration and net-working opportunities
• GLOBAL CALENDAR covering both local international activities and
global events
Bringing the World to San Diego and San Diego to the World
GLOBAL San Diego
International Sister-Cities of San Diego
International House–UCSD
San Diego Diplomacy
Council
San Diego World Affairs Council
United Nations
Association of San
Diego/UN Foundation
World Resources SimCenter
Global San Diego
is a cooperative
venture launched
by six leading
non-profits in
San Diego with
international focus.
There are hundreds more.
Bringing the World to San Diego and San Diego to the World
Educate Engage Elevate
Fostering global understanding and participation
Global San Diego
aims to:
• Expand global
consciousness, and
promote international
speakers and guests.
• Educate our
community on topical
international issues.
• Support education
and international
students.
Bringing the World to San Diego and San Diego to the World
Bringing the World to San Diego and San Diego to the World
Build bridges locally
and globally between
people and ideas:
• Connect our regional
resources and
strengthen each
other
• Host regular member
meet-ups
• Link San Diego to
other global cities
We are stronger together
Bringing the World to San Diego and San Diego to the World
Raise the San Diego
region to a globally
recognized level:
• Showcase the
region’s innovation,
education,
commerce and
culture.
• Promote the vision
of a more Global
San Diego
• Advocate our ethos
and ideals locally
and globally
Bringing the World to San Diego and San Diego to the World
Monthly
calendar to
organize all
past and
upcoming
local and
global
international
events
Bringing the World to San Diego and San Diego to the World
Peter Meisen
World Resources
Simulation Center
Adrienne Turner
City of San Diego
Foreign-Trade
Zone Program
Bettina Hausmann
United Nations
Association of
San Diego/UN
Foundation
Henri Migala
International
House - UCSD
Advisory Committee
• Ronald Del Papa, Strategic Planning
• Cath DeStefano, Human TuneUp Company
• David Edick, San Diego World Affairs Council
• Lynn Hijar, iBiz247
• Tom Johnston-O’Neill, Worldview Project
• Doug Rider, Sister Cities Int’l, San Diego
• Jill Secard, San Diego Diplomacy Council
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