What We Do

GlobalJax is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to create a more vibrant, inclusive and international Jacksonville. GlobalJax serves Northeast Florida by showcasing its international community. We provide an international resource database, an all-inclusive calendar of international events, and the capacity to build partnerships offering incoming international visitors access to local professionals and cultural experiences that promote lasting global connections.

Our Mission

The mission of GlobalJax is to empower our community to thrive in a Global Society by:

• Equipping our community to interact with the world
• Engaging our community in international relations
• Expanding Jacksonville's global connections

Our History

Maria Condaxis founded GlobalJax as the International Resource Center of Jacksonville in 1990. Her vision was to highlight our international community and to provide a center for international resources. In 2004, the name changed to the International Visitor Corps of Jacksonville to reflect its core activity at the time: promoting multicultural awareness by hosting international visitors through the U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program.

In 2008, leadership from the International Visitor Corps and Jacksonville's other prominent international resources - Cornerstone Regional Development Partnership, Holland & Knight, Jacksonville International Business Coalition, Jacksonville Port Authority, Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Jacksonville Sister Cities Association, Jacksonville University, University of North Florida, and World Affairs Council of Jacksonville - formed an alliance to help Jacksonville reach its potential as an international city. As a part of their initiative, the alliance created a website showcasing Jacksonville's international resources and events.

In 2011, after 20 years of building global connections, the International Visitor Corps assumed the name GlobalJax and took the lead to further the alliance's mission. GlobalJax continues to be an advocate for international cooperation through its prestigious exchange programs while housing the international calendar of events and resource database showcasing the international community of Northeast Florida. Since it's founding, more than 2,000 emerging leaders and professionals visited Northeast Florida from more than160 countries.

Our Funding

U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs sponsors some GlobalJax programs. Membership dues, advertising, sponsorships, grants, and donations are other sources of revenue.