June 5, 2025 | Washington, DC

Meridian proudly presents Culturefix, our celebration of cultural diplomacy, recognizing the pivotal role of sports and culture in advancing global cooperation, strengthening international alliances, and addressing today’s most pressing challenges. By fostering mutual understanding and collaboration through cultural exchange, we help shape a more peaceful, prosperous, and interconnected world.

Culturefix is Proudly Co-Chaired By

  • Ashley Davis

    Founding Partner, West Front Strategies 

  • Elizabeth Duggal

    Chair, Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy

  • Marlene Malek

    Vice Chairman, Friends of Cancer Research

Artistic Co-Chairs

Mr. Luke Frazier and Mr. Robert Pullen

Congressional Honorary Committee

T.H. Michael T. McCaul (TX-10), Co-Chair

T.H. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Co-Chair 

T.H. Rick Larsen (WA-2) 

T.H. Emanuel Cleaver (MO-5)  

T.H. Ami Bera (CA-6)

T.H. Dina Titus (NV-1) 

T.H. Alma Adams (NC-12) 

T.H. Nanette Díaz Barragán (CA-44)

T.H. Young Kim (CA-40)

T.H. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20)

T.H. Nicholas Langworthy (NY-23) 

T.H. Gabe Amo (RI-1)

Host Committee and Major Sponsors

Sarah Arison

Grace Bender

T.H. Don Beyer and Megan Beyer

Ashley Davis and Joel Frushone

Elizabeth Duggal and Alain Taghipour

Mark Ein

T.H. Fred P. Hochberg and Tom Healy 

T.H. Stuart Holliday and Gwen Holliday 

Sue Hostetler 

Soledad and Bob Hurst 

Melony and Adam Lewis

Marlene Malek

Sandra Masur and Scott Spector 

Sarah Perot

Stephanie and Mark Robinson 

T.H. Ann Stock and Stuart Stock

  • About Meridian International Center

    Meridian is a nonpartisan center for diplomacy founded in 1960 and headquartered on a historic campus in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to empower leaders to advance the next era of diplomacy for a better future.

    Our programs strengthen American leadership by accelerating collaboration on shared challenges, increasing economic competitiveness, and building geopolitical resilience. We equip leaders from business, science and technology, cities and states, culture, and sports with the insights, networks, and resources to navigate a complex world.

  • The Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy

    The Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy is the leading center in the United States deploying the arts and culture as a tool of diplomacy and cross-cultural understanding for 65 years.

    Our programs have reached millions of people in more than 300 cities in over 90 countries.