The NOVA Institute for Public Service at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College and the U.S. Department of State hosted a panel discussion on the importance of diaspora communities in the United States.

Dr. Jimmie McClellan, liberal arts division dean at NOVA-Alexandria, gave the welcoming remarks.

The keynote address was delivered by Andrew O’Brien, special representative in the Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships. O’Brien will also moderate the panel discussion.