Distinguished Service Above Self Award
I’m excited to share that Ambassador Nathalie Rayes will be honored with the Distinguished Service Above Self Award by the LA-Beirut Sister City Committee, recognizing her visionary role in founding our partnership. Our committee advances peace through people-to-people connections, and we’re proud of programs like our Student Civil Engineering exchange and new medical internship initiative—both helping shape Lebanon’s next generation of leaders.
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Please Join Us
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June 12th 6pm
The House Of Lebanon
4800 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. 90010 Reception 6pm - Dinner 7pm
Nathalie's Bio:
Nathalie Rayes is a distinguished leader in public service, diplomacy, and advocacy. As the 10th U.S. Ambassador to Croatia, she advanced economic, security, and cultural ties. A founding member of the Beirut-Los Angeles Sister City program, she’s been a key connector between communities. Nathalie also led Latino Victory as President & CEO and served as Deputy Chief of Staff to L.A. Mayor James Hahn.
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Our Mission
The Los Angeles Beirut Sister Cities Committee, was established in 2006, to create a bridge of understanding and friendship between Los Angeles and Beirut. Our aim is to create opportunities for business, educational, cultural and social exchanges so both cities may continue to prosper and build towards a bright future.
Our History
The Los Angeles Beirut Sister Cities Committee, a 501(c)(3), was established in 2006, to create a bridge of understanding and friendship between Los Angeles and Beirut. Sisterly ties were initiated on August 27, 2005 by former Los Angeles Council Member Dennis Zine and then Council President Eric Garcetti. Formal recognition was established in a signing ceremony at Nicholas Sursock Palace on June 30, 2006. Representing Beirut was Abdulmonem Al-Aris, Former President of the Beirut City Council, and former VP of the Beirut City Council, Tawfic Kfoury.
