Celia Ramírez – YLAI Impact Story
Celia is the Founder of Keo Coco in El Salvador. Keo Coco produces and distributes bottled coconut water with pulp. Click here for more information on the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative. The...
View ArticleSaily Gonzalez Velazquez – YLAI Impact Story
Saily Gonzalez Velazquez is the Founder and Manager of Amarillo Inn in Santa Clara, Cuba. Amarillo Inn is a modern bed and breakfast offering a customized guest experience. Click here for more...
View ArticleFelipe Neves – YLAI Impact Story
Felipe Neves is the Founder of Projeto Constituicao na Escola “Constitutional Law in Schools Project” in Brazil. The Constitutional Law in Schools Project teaches public school students in Sao Paolo...
View ArticleMazal Blanco – YLAI Impact Story
Mazal Blanco is the Founder of Mazal Eco Design S.A.S. in Colombia. Mazal Eco Design produces and promotes jewelry made out of organic and recycled materials. Click here for more information on the...
View ArticleAlpha Sennon – YLAI Impact Story
Alpha Sennon is the Founder of Whyfarm in Trinidad and Tobago. During YLAI, he worked at The PB&J Fund in partnership with Local Food Hub and City Schoolyard Garden to promote food safety,...
View ArticleLiziane Silva – YLAI Impact Story
Liziane Silva is the Founder of Ink in São Paulo, Brazil. Through Ink, she invests in the talents of social businesses all across Brazil with the hopes of creating stronger communities. Hear about her...
View ArticleJuan Luis Laínez – YLAI Impact Story
Juan Luis Laínez is the Founder of Voy Por Honduras, an organization that connects young medical professionals with opportunities to volunteer in underserved communities in Honduras. Watch his YLAI...
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Alpha Sennon: Food Security and Nutrition in Trinidad & Tobago
I recently attended the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) in the United States over a six weeks period. The six weeks at the Presidential Precinct have come to an end, and I have nothing...
View ArticleJames Madison’s Montpelier Unveils New Education Building
Press Release from James Madison’s Montpelier: Orange, VA – James Madison’s Montpelier unveiled Claude Moore Hall, its new $4.7 million, 6,800-square foot education building on Wednesday, November 30,...
View ArticleSofia Gruss – YLAI Impact Story
Sofia Gruss is the Co-Founder and Director of Cápita, a local manufacturer of high end boots and shoes in Uruguay. During her time in Charlottesville, she worked with OESH Shoes to share marketing and...
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October 2016 Newsletter
The October 2016 Monthly Newsletter for the Presidential Precinct. THE EXCHANGE | OCTOBER EDITION The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative The Presidential Precinct is pleased to...
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November 2016 Newsletter
The November 2016 Monthly Newsletter for the Presidential Precinct. THE EXCHANGE | NOVEMBER EDITION Empowering the Next Generation of Global Leaders #GivingTuesday, organized only five...
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From Our Team, With Gratitude
We’re passionate about emerging leaders, open and cross-cultural dialogue, and lifelong networks for professional development. We believe in the power of place and the power of ideas. And we’re proud...
View ArticleDemocracy in Action project goes live in Nigeria
IBADAN, NIGERIA – On Tuesday, January 10, 2016, Youths in Motion (YIM) in partnership with the US Embassy, Nigeria, will launch the #DemocracyInAction (DIA-Oyo) project, which aims to develop the...
View ArticlePrecinct Fellow partners with Mandela Washington Fellowship presenter, UVA...
By: Drew Precious, Marketing & Communications Manager CHARLOTTESVILLE – At the Presidential Precinct, we look at all of our programs as catalysts for long-term relationships. In addition to...
View ArticlePresidential Precinct Executive Director Speaks at the 30th Annual We the...
On January 27 2017, Neal Piper, Presidential Precinct Executive Director, spoke to over 500 high school students at the We the People Regional Finals located at the University of Virginia Darden School...
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To the Presidential Precinct Community
February 6, 2017 Dear Presidential Precinct community, On Friday, January 27, the White House issued an executive order suspending entry to the U.S. by citizens of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan,...
View ArticlePresidential Precinct to host Mandela Washington Fellowship for fourth year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – For the fourth consecutive year, the U.S. Department of State has selected the Presidential Precinct as a host of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of the...
View ArticleThree Presidential Precinct YLAI Fellows and Fellowship Hosts selected for...
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Presidential Precinct is pleased to announce that three Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellows and their Charlottesville-based fellowship hosts will...
View ArticlePrecinct and Darden School of Business launch pilot online course program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – As part of its mission to provide education, collaboration, and networking opportunities for emerging global leaders, The Presidential Precinct is announcing...
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