I am delighted to share with you that starting in 2020, the Pacific Council on International Policy is embarking on a new strategic era, guided by a five-year plan and an evolved vision and mission for the organization. 

Our Vision: Contributing to a world in which a spirit of internationalism drives global engagement and diverse perspectives inform policy.

Our Mission: Building the capacity of Los Angeles and California to have impact on global issues, discourse, and policy.

Under these guiding statements, the Pacific Council aims to become a distinctive 21st century thought leader on global affairs and generate commitment to global engagement in Los Angeles. Through an inclusive process to determine the priorities of the Council in its next era, we developed new pathways for members and the community to engage with our 25-year-old organization.

But the Pacific Council you know and support is not going anywhere. Our proven strength is convening and educating our members, and your understanding of the world is still core to our mission.

We are thrilled to start this new era in partnership with our members, directors, supporters, and the greater Los Angeles community. Join us!

Starting in 2020, the Pacific Council will focus on:

• Building the capacity of individuals and organizations in Los Angeles to become global affairs champions; we’ll do this through leadership development, community engagement, and idea incubation;
• Developing community partnerships with public and private institutions to create a network of global affairs actors and amplify our collective impact;
• Cultivating LA-based expertise on issues where our city adds value and is poised to make a difference on a global scale.

I invite you to read more at a new page on our website dedicated to our 2020 vision and strategy. And soon we will hold a Pacific Council Town Hall for members, to discuss our new strategy and vision for the future. 

In the meantime, if you have any questions or want to learn more now, you can contact Nastasha Everheart, Director of Strategy, at neverheart@pacificcouncil.org.

We are thrilled to start this new era in partnership with our members, directors, supporters, and the greater Los Angeles community. Join us!