Our Mission
GIC brings together a network of international experts in policymaking, central banking, industry, and academia to explore issues and policies concerning global interdependence that impacts world economies and quality of life. We provide a neutral, nonpartisan forum to expand awareness, advance shared interests, and promote social stewardship. Our College of Central Bankers provides a distinguished forum for former leaders of monetary policymaking organizations to share their insights and thought leadership on critical issues facing central banking and global monetary policy.
What We Do
GIC organizes high-caliber conferences, meetings, and briefings that bring together diverse global leaders and experts. Our events feature experts and leaders from around the world and our programming spans the most critical areas affecting global interdependence.
While maintaining our historical focus on international monetary policy and trade, we've expanded to address pressing challenges like global health, climate change, food and water security, digital currencies, financial technology, and geopolitical developments. Through these gatherings, we create opportunities for meaningful dialogue bridging different perspectives and disciplines.
The majority of our conferences are accessible to the public and the media. Our Private Members' Roundtable Discussions, operating under Chatham House Rule, encourage candid, open exchange. This framework creates a safe space for diverse viewpoints while ensuring that valuable insights can be shared broadly. Our events are thoughtfully structured to maximize interaction between participants, fostering connections that often develop into lasting collaborative relationships.
Our Staff
Jill Fornito
Jill Fornito joined the Global Interdependence Center in 2008 as the assistant director with a broad scope of responsibilities including organizational and program management. In 2011, Jill assumed the role of director of operations, focusing mainly on the planning and execution of GIC’s domestic and international conferences. Jill was named the executive director in 2017 as she continues to oversee…
Sandra Levant
Sandra Levant is the Senior Operations Manager for the Global Interdependence Center. She joined the GIC in 2023 as the Manager of Operations. In her role, Sandra leads event preparation for in-person and virtual events, maintains GIC’s membership database and website, manages daily administrative and operational tasks for the organization, and more. Prior to working with GIC, Sandra held multiple…
What Makes Us Different
Unlike traditional think tanks, GIC has no partisan framework or ideological boundaries. We are a thinking community that welcomes diverse perspectives and seeks shared solutions. Our events are structured to encourage meaningful interaction between participants, fostering connections that transcend networking to become lasting relationships.
Become a Member
Join us! Membership in the Global Interdependence Center gives you first access to the best international programming in Philadelphia and around the world.