JAMESTOWN, Va., May 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the
2019 Commemoration, American Evolution, in partnership with the
Presidential Precinct convened the Global Pathfinder Summit in
Charlottesville, VA. This 5-day
summit brought together a diverse group of 136 young multi-sector
leaders from around the world to focus on civic engagement,
leadership development and global networking.
Held on the grounds of the University of
Virginia and at the Presidential Precinct, which is the
restored homes of United States Presidents Thomas Jefferson, James
Madison and James Monroe, the
event inspired engagement in the 2019 Commemoration's key themes of
democracy, diversity and opportunity. The 136 millennial leaders,
representing more than 51 countries, including 56 Virginia millennial delegates, were equipped with
the perspectives, strategies, and tools necessary to create
sustainable change in their local and global communities.
The summit explored new skills, knowledge, and perspectives that
will enable participants to engage more effectively in civic
affairs and improve the quality of life in their countries and
communities through both political and nonpolitical processes.
Featured speakers at Global Pathfinder Summit represented numerous
countries including: United
States, Brazil,
Canada, East Africa, Slovenia, Egypt, Argentina, Sri
Lanka, Sudan, Mexico, and Nigeria.
"The original settlers who came to Jamestown, Virginia in 1619 were primarily
young pioneers who ultimately changed the course of world," said
Kathy Spangler, Executive Director
of American Evolution. "This week emerging leaders from around the
world and Virginia assembled at
the Global Pathfinder Summit to have powerful discussions about
representative democracy. Democracy is one of the central themes of
the 2019 Commemoration, and we were pleased to be part of this
initiative that encourages participants to reflect on the
challenges of governance in both 21st-century democracies and
states aspiring to democracy."
"Our partnership with American Evolution in the Global
Pathfinder Summit yielded a life changing networking opportunity
for young leaders from around the world," said Neal Piper, Executive Director of the
Presidential Precinct. "These leaders and their lifelong commitment
to moving our world forward through civic engagement made for an
inspiring week that will continue to have a positive impact on the
future of global democracy."
Throughout 2019, American Evolution is partnering with notable
Virginia institutions like
Presidential Precinct to host more than 20 events, legacy projects
and educational initiatives that highlight the enduring impact of
key 1619 Virginia events and engage
national and international audiences in the themes of democracy,
diversity and opportunity. These formative 1619 Virginia occurrences include the first
representative legislative assembly in the New World, the arrival
of the first recorded Africans to English North America, the
recruitment of English women in significant numbers, the first
official English Thanksgiving in North
America, and the development of the Virginia colony's entrepreneurial and
innovative spirit. A full schedule of American Evolution
programming can be found here.
About the 2019 Commemoration
The 2019 Commemoration,
American Evolution, highlights events that occurred in Virginia in 1619 that continue to influence
America today. Featured programs, events and legacy projects will
position Virginia as a leader in
education, tourism and economic development. American Evolution
commemorates the ongoing journey toward the key ideals of
democracy, diversity and opportunity. Dominion Energy is an
American Evolution Founding Partner and Altria Group and TowneBank
are Virginia Colony Partners.
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