COUNCIL ON
REPRESENTATIVE
LEADERSHIP ABROAD
AMERICA'S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SHOULD LOOK LIKE AMERICA
America’s global leadership career pipeline is still drawn from a narrow, elite, and geographically concentrated set of institutions. CORLA exists to change this.
We connect America's untapped student talent to the global careers the nation needs them to lead.
One campus partnership at a time.
OUR VISION
To build a nationally representative global career pipeline to strengthen America’s diplomatic and commercial standing abroad.
OUR MISSION
CORLA works to empower students across America to pursue careers in diplomacy, foreign policy, and international business. We partner with minority-serving and regional institutions across America to expand access to global career opportunities through curated speaking events, networking, and career development. We build accessible pathways for untapped student talent to enter, thrive, and ultimately lead America's global future.
Our Impact*
800+ Students Reached
Over 800 students across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area have engaged directly with C-suite executives through CORLA programming.
100% Partnership Renewal
A 100% renewal rate reflects what university partners consistently find: high-impact programming delivered without additional demands on faculty or staff.
94% Student Satisfaction
Nearly all students leave a CORLA engagement with a clearer sense of what's possible and a sharper sense of how to get there.
26+ Leader Engagements
Over 26 campus convenings have brought America's most experienced global professionals directly into classrooms where traditional career pipelines never reach.
100+ Global Executive Network
CORLA's growing network of over 100 C-suite executives spans diplomacy, foreign policy, international trade, global finance, and multinational corporations.
1 Organization
With the proven model, the executive network, and the institutional partnerships needed to build a nationally representative pipeline into America's global leadership.
*Data current as of 2026
WHAT WE DO
CORLA connects students at minority-serving and regional institutions (including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities) with the global C-suite executives shaping America's presence abroad.
Through our Global Leader Engagement Program, we connect students with influential executives through curated speaking events, high-impact conversations, and exclusive leadership exposure—giving them direct access to the insights, relationships, and real-world perspective needed to transform global leadership ambitions into attainable career pathways.
Through our Global Fellows Program, we develop a distinguished cohort of students, equipping them with personalized career strategies, meaningful organizational exposure, and a lasting professional network designed to accelerate long-term leadership success.
Contact Us
Headquarters
Council on Representative Leadership Abroad, Inc. | CORLA USA
2021 L Street NW | Suite 101-201 | Washington, D.C. 20036
Email: admin@corla.org
Tel: 202-953-4073
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