Sonata Coulter
Sonata Coulter is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State overseeing policy toward Russia and Central Europe. Immediately prior to assuming her duties, she served as Chargé d’Affaires and Deputy Chief...
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Matthew Placek is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of South Carolina Upstate. His research focuses on the influence of social media and the internet on political attitudes...
View ArticleDavid Snepp
David Snepp, Senior Director, Head of Defense, Intelligence & Law Enforcement – Americas Moody’s Analytics David Snepp heads the Defense, Intelligence & Law Enforcement security subsegment...
View ArticleFrank Davis
Frank Davis represents both publicly and privately held companies, including family businesses, in acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic alliances, economic development transactions and...
View ArticleHank McCullough
Mr. McCullough currently serves as Senior Manager, Government & Community Relations with Piedmont Natural Gas where he oversees legislative, policy and grassroots activities relating to Piedmont’s...
View ArticleHelena Harte
Helena Harte is a senior Political Science and History double major at Clemson University. She received a full-ride through the National Scholars Program. She is interested in the government’s role in...
View ArticleCarla Edwards
Carla Edwards served as International Program Manager at the South Carolina Department of Education before joining Commerce’s Business Services Division as Manager of the International Trade Program,...
View ArticleYoung Jin Bae
Young Jin Bae is CEO & President of South Korean renewable energy company, SE Green Energy (backed by SK Energy). Mr. Bae was also an executive at Korea Electric Power Company (KEPCO) for 30+ years...
View ArticleDavid Olave
DAVID OLAVE is an Associate and Trade Policy Advisor for Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. He employs a unique blend of experience in customs law, trade negotiations, legislative procedures,...
View ArticleGlobal Upstate Conference on International Business and Foreign Affairs...
For Immediate Release [Greenville, South Carolina] June 9th, 2023 Upstate International and World Affairs Council Upstate are pleased to announce that Bob Chapman, Chairman and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller,...
View ArticlePrivate Military Corporations and Their Role in Conflict and Peacekeeping
A Beyond the Headlines Event [Greenville, SC] – January 23, 2024 – Upstate International is pleased to announce that Dr. Edward L. Mienie, a celebrated academic and author in international relations...
View ArticleSpring Ahead and Register for Language Classes
Spring 2024 Language Classes – Registration Now Open [Greenville, SC] – December 12, 2023 – Upstate International is excited to announce registration is now open for their Spring 2024 Language...
View ArticleSeeking a Passionate Individual for an Opportunity of a Lifetime
Upstate International’s Board of Directors Application is Now Open [Greenville, SC] – February 6, 2024 – Upstate International (UI), a non-profit organization fostering cultural diversity and global...
View ArticleThirty-one Days of the Upstate’s Rich Culture
Celebrating Unity in Diversity [Greenville, SC] – January 26, 2024 – Upstate International (UI), the Upstate’s one-stop resource in empowering people of all nations to thrive in the Upstate, is...
View Article2023 World Affairs Council of the Year
[Washington, DC] —The World Affairs Council Upstate (WAC Upstate), a program of the Upstate International Center, was recognized at last nights World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) National...
View ArticleGlobal Engagement in the Upstate Just Got Easier!
Upstate International Unveils New Website to Enhance User Experience [Greenville, SC] – January 18, 2024 – Upstate International, a center for cross-cultural understanding and connection in the...
View ArticlePulling Back the Curtain on the 2023 Israel-Hamas War
A World Affairs Council Upstate Event Greenville, South Carolina – October 31, 2023 – Upstate International is pleased to announce that Dr. Josef Olmert, former Director of the Israeli Government...
View ArticleThe Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Some Fundamentals
A Beyond the Headlines Event [Greenville, SC] – November 27, 2023 – Upstate International is pleased to announce that Dr. Akan Malici, a renowned academic and author with extensive experience in...
View ArticleAiding or Eroding: The Influence of New Technologies on Democracy
A Beyond the Headlines Event [Greenville, SC] – December 19, 2023 – Upstate International is pleased to announce that Dr. Rachel Vanderhill, a prominent academic and author whose expertise can be...
View ArticleSpring Ahead and Register for Language Classes
Spring 2024 Language Classes – Registration Now Open [Greenville, SC] – December 12, 2023 – Upstate International is excited to announce registration is now open for their Spring 2024 Language...
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