IPSA-Concordia Summer Institute in Applied Diplomacy Presented to Ibero-American Consular Representatives

Photo: Kim Fontaine-Skronski and Elizabeth Bloodgood present the IPSA-Concordia Summer Institute in Applied Diplomacy to Ibero-American consular representatives.

IPSA Executive Director Kim Fontaine-Skronski participated in a high-level diplomatic networking event hosted by Concordia International for the Ibero-American Consular Group, on 3 November 2026 at Concordia University’s Loyola Campus in Montréal. The event brought together consular representatives from across the Ibero-American region, including Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Panama, Cuba, Peru, and El Salvador.

The event provided an opportunity for members of the Ibero-American consular community, particularly newly appointed consuls, to learn more about Concordia University’s academic strengths, research infrastructure and ongoing collaborations with institutions across Latin America.

The program featured presentations highlighting Concordia’s expertise and international initiatives. As part of the event, Kim Fontaine-Skronski and Elizabeth Bloodgood (Associate Dean of Academic Programs at Concordia University) presented the IPSA-Concordia Summer Institute in Applied Diplomacy. Their presentation provided an overview of the partnership between IPSA and Concordia University, the Summer Institute’s academic program, and its growing engagement with diplomatic communities in Québec and across Canada. The presentation was followed by a Q&A session with the consular representatives. 

Other speakers included Graham Carr (President and Vice-Chancellor), William Cheiab (Chief of Staff and Associate Vice-President, International), and Mayor Stephanie Valenzuela (Borough of Côte-des-Neiges / Notre-Dame-de-Grâce).