Dianne Clarke-Kudless, of Greenville Sister Cities International, speaks about becoming Greenville’s citizen diplomats:
“Living in the Upstate is exciting. What happens here today creates our future and those who participate make a difference.
Through programs at the Greenville Chamber, Rotary, Sister Cities and Riley Institute, I have experienced this excitement and learned about Greenville’s historical linkage with international interests that provided a foundation for economic prosperity, charitable work and global reputation.
To continue this prosperity requires reflection, leadership and participation. Let’s celebrate who we are and what we have become as a community and set a new American standard for friendliness, community knowledge and participation.
We need to help each other build programs and places that show Greenville as a community that is welcoming and does business successfully in the world market.
Celebrate, learn, share and do — become a citizen diplomat for Greenville.”
Learn more about the Sister Cities International Youth Leadership Summit 2025.