As one of Washington's premier public diplomacy organizations, Meridian works with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. embassies worldwide to promote mutual understanding. Through this partnership, Meridian has conducted exchange programs for more than 69,000 government officials, diplomats, private sector executives, and other emerging leaders from more than 180 countries. These programs strengthen U.S. engagement with the world and provide a neutral forum for collaboration between U.S. and global leaders. Alumni of our programs include 4 nobel prize winners and 168 heads of state.
