Our Mission

To promote global understanding and respect between the people of Utah and other nations.

Our Guiding Principle

Citizen Diplomacy is the concept that, in a vibrant democracy, the individual has the right, even the responsibility, to help shape U.S. foreign relations
"one handshake at a time."

Featured Home Host


Justin Lafeen and wife, Melanie, host International Visitors from North Africa and the Near East

"Citizen Diplomacy is an essential piece as we put effort toward becoming a closer world."

- Justin Lafeen,
Global IT Business Analyst, Oracle Corporation

Salt Lake City, June 24, 2009 - The table was set and dinner was cooking as I left our house en route to Little America Hotel to pickup our international visitors from North Africa and the Near East here to examine "Non-governmental organization (NGO) Management." This would be our first experience hosting for the UCCD and we were a bit nervous! I entered the lobby and noticed a small group congregated by the fireplace - Here we go, I thought to myself. Once the customary introductions were exchanged we entered my four-door Sedan and were off to my home in Midvale. Continue reading.

For more information about the International Visitor Leadership Program and volunteer opportunities, please click here.