WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL) is proud to announce that U.S. Representative Ed Case of Hawai'i (HI-01) has been appointed to the COIL Board of Trustees. Representative Case has been a longstanding advocate for congressional diplomacy and the Open World Program, playing an instrumental role in expanding COIL's programming into the Indo-Pacific in 2022. Since that expansion, COIL has welcomed emerging leaders from Vietnam, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji, strengthening connections between U.S. lawmakers and their international counterparts. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus, Representative Case has consistently championed stronger U.S. engagement with the region and has personally welcomed numerous Open World delegations to Capitol Hill. COIL is grateful for Representative Case's continued support of the agency and the Open World Program and looks forward to working with him in his new role on the Board of Trustees.

COIL, a Support Agency of the Congress

Founded in 1999 by Congress, the Congressional Office for International Leadership maintains a vast network of more than 32,000 alumni in partner countries. Its Open World program supports legislative diplomacy efforts for Members of Congress by conducting exchanges that establish authentic communication and enduring relations that are maintained through its extensive alumni network. Program participants are provided with exposure to the work of Congress, American politics, accountable governance, and volunteerism while being home hosted by American families. To learn more about the Open World program, please visit www.openworld.gov.