Melissa joins Tempe Sister Cities

As part of our commitment to share our knowledge and skills in a way that fosters cultural curiosity and competence at the community level, Melissa is partnering with Tempe Sister Cities as a cultural expert.

I am delighted to support Tempe Sister Cities in its cultural diplomacy mission to connect Tempe, Arizona with the world. I will contribute regular articles to the “Culture Corner” section of their newsletter, and will also be available as a sounding board and resource for the myriad cultural questions and challenges that arise during its annual youth exchange programs. Lastly, I am looking forward to using my French skills when necessary to assist in our communications with French-speaking African Sister Cities.

As Tempe Sister Cities explains on its website, it

Encourages cross-cultural cooperation and collaboration by building friendships between people and partnerships between communities. Tempe has eleven sister cities worldwide. Tempe Sister Cities has received an Overall Best Sister City Program in America award four times and more than 20 additional awards ranging from “Overcoming Geographical Distance” to “Developing Local Awareness” to “Contribution to World Peace and Understanding.”

We look forward to enhancing global connections together!