This year's Global Citizens Gala has been cancelled in light of ongoing concerns with the Coronavirus pandemic.
We appreciate your support as we continue to hold the health and safety of our members as our highest priority.
3rd Annual Global Citizens Gala featuring Keynote Speaker Anne Grimes
Hosted by
WHEN: TUESDAY, June 9th, 5:30-8:00PM
WHERE: Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank Dimino Way, Rochester, NY 14624
SPONSORSHIPS: $750-$5,000
For more details about sponsorship, please contact Robert Grau at execdir@rocglobal.org or call (585) 275-8779
TICKETS: $55 PER PERSON; $45 for RGC Members; $500 TABLE FOR TEN
$25 Student Ticket
Join the international community to support cultural exchange programs and recognize fellow global citizens!
Net proceeds from this event, our primary fundraiser, support Rochester Global Connections.
Our major programs help emerging leaders from around the world and people in Rochester have enriching life experiences that build bridges across cultures and promote international understanding.
*The venue is handicap accessible and ASL interpreters will be provided
2020 HONOREES
Global Citizen Award
Outstanding Service to Exchange Programs
Distinguished International Student Award Finalists
Keynote Speaker:
Anne Grimes
Office Director, Office of International Visitors Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Anne Grimes has been a U.S. Foreign Service Officer for 30 years and is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service. Her previous postings have included Antananarivo, Madagascar; Surabaya, Indonesia; Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Washington, D.C.; Jakarta, Indonesia; Mumbai, India; and Beijing, China. She speaks French, Indonesian and Mandarin. She joined the Office of International Visitors as Office Director in September 2018.
Anne is a graduate of Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA, with a double major in History and French. Her home town is Kennett Square, PA. She is married to Tala Ramiandrisoa, a professional jazz musician, and has two adult children, son Joshua and daughter Joelle. Anne’s family also includes two dogs, Jasmine and Mojito.
Thank you to our Lead Sponsor
Andy Nahas and the Prospect Fund
2019 Annual Global Citizens Gala
