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VISION: To create and enhance global understanding and prosperity through global trade. MISSION: To enrich our members’ growth, leadership, and successes in global business through connections, education, a platform for the exchange of ideas, and to actively represent member interests on common issues affecting global trade. CORE VALUES:

• We are by alumni, for alumni. • We are adventurous, open, and sensitive to all cultures. • We believe in honesty, openness, and transparency. • We approach our goals with passion and persistence. • We are a global family, in support of one another.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: Member Support

• Lifelong education for members • Support member career development and job enrichment • Recognize and celebrate member achievements • Optimize the benefits of the global network of members

Brand Development and Support

• Globally promote Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association • Communicate the value of membership • Grow and protect the bond between members

Promote Academic Excellence

• Support member interest in Thunderbird at ASU • Support member defined issues that influence global business

Student Support

• Promote the connection between Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association members and students

• Support student placement services • Advance the recruitment of qualified TIAA Scholars by developing a network

of members, leading universities and multi-national corporations

31 July 2015