Who We Are and What We Do
Our Mission: To elevate, celebrate and empower our international community and better connect Gainesville with the rest of the world.
Who We Are and What We Do
Our Mission: To elevate, celebrate and empower our international community and better connect Gainesville with the rest of the world.
Our Values
Our Values
Cultural Connection
Helping the greater Gainesville International community build meaningful connections, share their heritage and culture, and enrich our local arts and culture ecosystem
Cultural Connection
Helping the greater Gainesville International community build meaningful connections, share their heritage and culture, and enrich our local arts and culture ecosystem
Cultural Connection
Helping the greater Gainesville International community build meaningful connections, share their heritage and culture, and enrich our local arts and culture ecosystem
Education and Outreach
Helping us better understand one another, connecting Gainesville with the rest of the world through virtual and in-person exchange programs, and providing educational support to educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders
Education and Outreach
Helping us better understand one another, connecting Gainesville with the rest of the world through virtual and in-person exchange programs, and providing educational support to educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders
Education and Outreach
Helping us better understand one another, connecting Gainesville with the rest of the world through virtual and in-person exchange programs, and providing educational support to educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders
Economic Empowerment
Helping our international community realize its full economic potential and connecting the greater Gainesville business community with global economic opportunities
Economic Empowerment
Helping our international community realize its full economic potential and connecting the greater Gainesville business community with global economic opportunities
Economic Empowerment
Helping our international community realize its full economic potential and connecting the greater Gainesville business community with global economic opportunities
Service to Neighbors
Providing direct assistance to our international, immigrant and refugee neighbors
Service to Neighbors
Providing direct assistance to our international, immigrant and refugee neighbors
Service to Neighbors
Providing direct assistance to our international, immigrant and refugee neighbors
Our Team
Our Team
Lauren Poe
President/CEO Tel: 352-871-0895 Email: poe@gnvic.org
Lauren Poe
President/CEO Tel: 352-871-0895 Email: poe@gnvic.org
Lauren Poe
President/CEO Tel: 352-871-0895 Email: poe@gnvic.org
Mona Ashour
Secretary
Mona Ashour
Secretary
Mona Ashour
Secretary
Terrence Ho
Treasurer
Terrence Ho
Treasurer
Terrence Ho
Treasurer
Steve Kalishman
Board Member
Steve Kalishman
Board Member
Steve Kalishman
Board Member
Linda James
Board Member
Linda James
Board Member
Linda James
Board Member
Heshan Illangkoon
Board Member
Heshan Illangkoon
Board Member
Heshan Illangkoon
Board Member
Jeremi Snook
Board Member
Jeremi Snook
Board Member
Jeremi Snook
Board Member