Tulsa Global Alliance is the only organization in Oklahoma to implement the U.S. State Department’s flagship professional exchange program, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). With a history spanning over 80 years, IVLP fosters global connections and professional development through meaningful exchanges.

Through professional meetings, home hospitality with local families, cultural activities, and volunteer opportunities, these future leaders learn about the American way of life while sharing their business practices and culture with the people of northeastern Oklahoma. Many go on to become leaders in their community and even heads of state.

Our programs focus on connecting Tulsa to the world while promoting the concept and principles of citizen diplomacy. Through mutual respect and understanding, open dialogue, cultural exchange, collaboration, volunteerism, service, and education, all Tulsans share a responsibility to help shape our global community and promote global goodwill.

Tulsa is a popular city for the U.S. State Department, U.S. Embassies, and the U.S. Library of Congress-sponsored international visitor partner organizations and TGA is a highly-valued partner to these organizations:

• The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)

• The Youth Ambassador Program

• The Legislative Fellows Program 

• Open World Programs

Structured schedules enable our visitors to explore their professional or educational roles through meetings with local leaders and organizations, while also allowing them to observe and take part in cultural and social events. These programs give area citizens numerous opportunities to learn from and about cultures from around the world.