International
Power Broker
Since his first trip outside the U.S. at the age of nineteen, JQ has known the power of cultural exchange and effective citizen diplomacy. With over a decade of involvement in international fellowships, Global Ties Detroit and U.S., and the U.S. Department of State Speakers’ Program, JQ has emerged as a champion of subnational diplomacy.
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U.S. Department of State
Speaker Program
10+ years
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Global Ties Detroit
Board Member
10+ years
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International Speaker and Advocate
Top presenter for U.S. Department of
State Speakers' Program
Known for his talks on cross-border business practices, social entrepreneurship, financial literacy, team-building, and finding personal motivation, JQ has traveled to 20+ countries to deliver workshops, keynote addresses, and participate in panels through the U.S. Department of State Speakers’ Program.
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JQ as the presenter for Leadership Lab, a program organized by the U.S. Embassy, in Tangier, Morocco
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JQ as the presenter for Leadership Lab, a program organized by the U.S. Embassy, in Tangier, Morocco
International Philanthropist
Well-known host of professional and cultural delegations
As a member of the Global Ties Detroit and U.S. Board of Directors for over a decade, JQ has become a sought-after host of foreign delegations. Known for his presentations, cultural outings, and generosity of time, JQ has forged personal relationships and business connections with 5000+ delegates.
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JQ with a group of innovative business leaders from the continent of Africa
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JQ with a group of innovative business leaders from the continent of Africa
INTERNATIONAL DEALMAKER
Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)
Specialist
Through the use of strategic public-private partnerships and his global network, JQ has enabled a dozen foreign companies to enter the U.S. market, including two Israeli-based companies who set up quickly-growing offices in the state of Michigan. JQ’s FDI-related activities have had a positive economic impact on ten different states.
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JQ at the Israeli Consulate in Chicago
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JQ at the Israeli Consulate in Chicago