At ITD we set the scene for profound intercultural experiences. Our work brings together professionals and/or students from around the world to share cultures, exchange ideas, deepen understanding, and spread knowledge. The programs we offer include a wide range of topics: from developing civic education curricula, to exploring minority integration in the West; from promoting indigenous visual arts, to studying US culture and democracy. With their new-found knowledge and their experience of dynamic engagement, our participants return to their countries enriched by their exchange, and recharged by new and challenging ideas, and ways of thinking. In their own words it is “an experience of a lifetime.”

What We Do

ITD specializes in short-term academic, professional and youth exchanges. Our programs include sponsored programs and independent projects.

Current Activities

ITD's Blog

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To read the most recent blog posts capturing current activities at ITD and its programs, please click on a post to the right. To access program-specific blogs, please click on Current Activities.

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Thoughts Shared from Winter Virtual 2022 Social Entrepreneurship Program

February 8, 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes 0

Agustin Mumare, Argentina Camila Iruleguy, Uruguay Maria Galia Kademian, Argentina Davi Soares, Brazil Sara Urzua, Chile Our experience in the…Read More

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Shared Thoughts from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay

February 1, 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes 0

“The first week of the SUSI program has been impactful for us, it’s the opportunity to learn the tools for…Read More

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First Week Thoughts: SUSI Virtual Winter 2022

January 31, 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes 0

Aditi: In this first week of SUSI we were able to get to know more about the program itself, how…Read More

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ITD On the Radio with WHMP 101.5FM

January 7, 2022 ITD News 0

On Monday, Executive Director Mark Protti along with his coworkers, Katie Lazdowski, Program Director, and Kaye Sherwood, Operations Manager were…Read More

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¡Una etapa finaliza y otra apenas comienza!

August 12, 2021 Study of the U.S. Institutes 0

Elaborado por: Odalis Karina Avilés (Honduras), José Ricardo Iguit (Guatemala), Paola Yesenia Torres (El Salvador), Aparicio López de León (Guatemala)…Read More

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¡SUSI 2021 continua…!

August 9, 2021 Study of the U.S. Institutes 0

Elaborado por: Yessenia Sales Morales (Guatemala) Oscar Fernández Fernández (Honduras) Johanna Sagastume Penate (El Salvador) Alondra Paola Vera Rangel (México)…Read More

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SUSI 2021 EN LA NUEVA REALIDAD

August 9, 2021 Study of the U.S. Institutes 0

El SUSI 2021 dio inicio hace una semana, esta vez los organizadores optaron por crear un programa hibrido es decir…Read More

SE ACABA LA ESPERA… PREPARADOS, LISTOS

July 30, 2021 Study of the U.S. Institutes 0

¡ARRANCA SUSI 2021! Elaborado por: Alfredo Sántiz (México), Arely Morales (El Salvador), Brandy Torres (Honduras), Claudia González (Guatemala) y Julio…Read More

Our Staff

Mark Protti

Executive Director

Edgardo Rothkegel

Financial Director

Kaye Sherwood

Operations and Facilities Manager

Alejandro Martínez Alfaro

Communications and Media Manager

Katie Lazdowski

Program Director

Yanara Barriga

Office Manager

Testimonials

What Our Participants Say

I had some plans and goals before coming here, wanted to fulfill at least one, but …all my expectations were surpassed.
Ukraine Disability
Personally and professionally it was most incredible!
Teachers Summer Institute
This program changed a lot in my life — my personality, my attitude to people, and my vision of the library’s role.
Kyrgyzstan Local Libraries
The program has extended my profession horizon, I compared two systems, now I look with new eyes on law enforcement in RF [the Russian Federation].
Russia Criminal Justice
I am reciting sincerely: In my life I have the best experience and enjoying here in America.
Kosovo University Libraries
I love education more, and have more motivation and understanding about how to nurture children.
Indonesia Civic Education
Thanks to this program it became possible for me to discover spirit, soul and mind of this country. I have seen many examples of what human beings should be in an ideal world.
Ukraine Disability
I’d like to comment on the overwhelming sense of duty and dedication that all staff members show and that is reflected in the program.
Teachers Summer Institute
Thank you ITD for creating this project that gave me the opportunity to get out of my comfort zone, [to] get on my first plane, and to form so many incredibly strong bonds that I know will last a lifetime.
Norway Youth Leadership