Arthur R. Collins

The Brookings Institution provides research and policy solutions. Its activities are carried out through four research programs: economic studies, foreign policy studies, governance studies and metropolitan policy. The company also deals through the Brookings Center for Executive Education and the Brookings Institution Press. The Brookings Institution was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Promoting global leadership through the exchange of ideas, people, and culture. Our mission is to create innovative exchange, education, cultural, and policy programs that advance three goals: Strengthen U.S. engagement with the world through the power of exchange Prepare public and private sector leaders for a complex global future Provide a neutral forum for international collaboration across sectors Our mission is achieved through: PUBLIC AND CULTURAL DIPLOMACY Meridian has been advancing the United States' public and cultural diplomacy efforts since 1960. Tens of thousands of international leaders have participated in our exchange programs designed to increase their understanding of the United States and the American people. Leadership Exchanges Meridian is the leading manager of the U.S. Department of State's premier professional exchange operation—the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) — and creates custom programs for other U.S. government agencies, as well as public and private sector organizations. Cultural Exhibitions Meridian’s Art for Cultural Diplomacy program creates opportunities for Washington, DC, national and international audiences to learn about other cultures through the eyes of visual and performing artists. Our exhibitions have traveled to 50 countries and 320 cities in 44 U.S. states. CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND GLOBAL READINESS TRAINING Meridian’s unique convening platform provides tools and a methodology to leverage global peer networks, cross-sector exchanges, and knowledge sharing. These outcome-focused programs accelerate dialogue and help established and emerging leaders hone their talents, share their experience and realize sustained positive impact. PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EVENTS Meridian stands at a neutral intersection of the public, private and diplomatic sectors, giving our public programs and events a depth and scope that is unique. From keynote speeches by some of the world’s top leaders to roundtable discussions on global challenges, we provide year-long opportunities for innovative exchanges of ideas on international issues.

The Brookings Institution provides research and policy solutions. Its activities are carried out through four research programs: economic studies, foreign policy studies, governance studies and metropolitan policy. The company also deals through the Brookings Center for Executive Education and the Brookings Institution Press. The Brookings Institution was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Former Senator at Missouri State Senate (Missouri)

Representative at Office of the Representative from Florida's 5th District, Al Lawson