Nancy Genova, M.P.A., lecturer in the Behavioral & Social Sciences-Public Policy & Law Unit, was accepted to the Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge—a five-week virtual exchange conversation series for community college students in the U.S. and university students in Jordan and Iraq.Nancy Genova
 
Part of the global development and education organization, IREX, the initiative supports workforce development in the U.S., Iraq, and Jordan. Community college students from the U.S. and university students from Iraq and Jordan team up to solve global challenges facing the business sector across industries. The program improves global citizenship, strengthens problem-solving skills, and develops enduring connections, while enhancing students' job skills through online collaboration.
 
“I am honored to be part of the Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge and to be a conduit for Hostos students to participate in such a timely and important conversation in a globalized world,” remarked Professor Genova of her selection.
 
Beginning in March 2021, the bi-national group and virtual Zoom calls will occur weekly. During the call, students will engage in a conversation and learn about each other’s culture, discuss sustainability, and talk about design thinking.
 
Professor Genova, along with some of her Public Administration students, participated in an information session on Thursday, December 17, and will be part of the Cohort IV Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge.
 
Global Solutions coaches support up to three bi-national teams and serve as the lead liaise between IREX and the team, support teams in meeting weekly milestones, be a mentor, by guiding collaborative dialogue.
 
 
About the Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge
The Global Solution Sustainability Challenge is a virtual exchange initiative that supports workforce development in the U.S., Iraq, and Jordan. Community college students from the U.S. and university students from Iraq and Jordan team up to solve global challenges facing the business sector across industries.
 
The challenge is funded by the Stevens Initiative, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the U.S. Government, and is administered by the Aspen Institute. It is also supported by the Bezos Family Foundation and the governments of Morocco and the United Arab Emirates.