About Us | globaltiesarkansas

MISSION

The purpose of Global Ties Arkansas is to unite emerging and existing international leaders in professional networks, linking Arkansas and the world to help build a state that is a thriving part of the global community. Global Ties Arkansas is part of a national network, Global Ties U.S., that receives governmental officials, journalists and nonprofit leaders brought to the United States by the U.S. Department of State, the Library of Congress and Congress.

These visitors are identified by U.S. Embassies in their countries as people in a position likely to influence issues related to America. More than 3,000 visitors come to the U.S. annually with more than 5,000 visitors in 2019! Arkansas hosts 125-150 visitors annually,and we are part of a network of 84 cities. Most visitors stay four or five days, but some are here one to four weeks.

STAFF

TONI CARR

Toni, with her experience as an Early Childhood teacher, public school administrator and college professor, manages and directs all our programs.

toni@globaltiesark.org

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Bliss Krucas

Bliss, with a B.A. in Communications from Trinity University of ASIA and 20 yrs of experience in the Hospitality industry, helps write proposals and coordinate events and work assignments for international visitors.

bliss@globaltiesark.org.

PROGRAM OFFICER

TOMMY PRIAKOS

Tommy, with a B.A. in International Studies and IT, is a professional musician and provides information technology support to Global Ties Arkansas. He is also a driver for many groups. He helps write proposals and programs.

tommy@globaltiesark.org

PROGRAM OFFICER