Our mission is to forge cultural, educational, and business relationships between the Greater Pittsburgh Region and the global community through citizen diplomacy.
Citizen diplomacy is the concept that an individual has the right, even the responsibility, to help shape U.S. foreign relations “one handshake at a time.” Everyday, people can bring countries and cultures together, contribute to peace and stability to the world, and connect us all as a global community. GlobalPittsburgh's programming encapsulates this idea by facilitating such dialogues right here in Pittsburgh which enriches both local and global communities.
Each professional meeting, homestay, and event organized by GlobalPittsburgh allows an exchange of ideas and perspectives, making citizen diplomats out of everyone involved.
Nadya's career spans more than 15 years in international education, language interpreting, and professional exchanges in the nonprofit sector. She has managed numerous short and long-term programs and built strong partnerships with local, national, and international stakeholders. She works closely with the U.S. Department of State on its premier professional exchange program, the International Visitor Leadership Program.
Before relocating to the U.S., Nadya worked as an attorney for large transportation entities in Astrakhan, Russia. She holds an MPA from Clark University, Massachusetts, and a law degree from Astrakhan State University, Russia. She also received certification in UX Design and Voice User Interface Design and is fluent in English and Russian.
Pittsburgh is a Renaissance city which emerged from its steel industry-focused past into a rebirth through education, medicine, and innovation. Visitors are inspired by the city's leading research in medicine, artificial intelligence and robotics, its significant number of higher education institutions, its numerous green spaces and characteristic bridges over three rivers, and its strong presence of arts and culture through various theaters, music halls, and museums. Maybe the most impactful part of visitors' experience is the welcoming nature of Pittsburghers and their pride for their city, rooted deeply in the "Yinzer" culture. Due to natural divisions by rivers and hills, each neighborhood in Pittsburgh has developed a unique culture with endless places to explore in the city. For these and many other reasons, Pittsburgh has consistently been ranked as one of the "Most Liveable" cities in the United States.
Pittsburgh is a Renaissance city which emerged from its steel industry-focused past into a rebirth through education, medicine, and innovation. Visitors are inspired by the city's leading research in medicine, artificial intelligence and robotics, its significant number of higher education institutions, its numerous green spaces and characteristic bridges over three rivers, and its strong presence of arts and culture through various theaters, music halls, and museums. Maybe the most impactful part of visitors' experience is the welcoming nature of Pittsburghers and their pride for their city, rooted deeply in the "Yinzer" culture. Due to natural divisions by rivers and hills, each neighborhood in Pittsburgh has developed a unique culture with endless places to explore in the city. For these and many other reasons, Pittsburgh has consistently been ranked as one of the "Most Liveable" cities in the United States.
