-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | | | | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | | | | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Portuguese American Leadership Council has made the lives of young Portuguese Americans and those with Portuguese ancestry one of its most important and dedicated priorities. Lisa Coutinho, a senior at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, had the honor of interning at FLAD (Luso-American Development Foundation) in Lisbon Portugal. Lisa, whose family background is of Goan and Portuguese origin, is currently majoring in Economics and by working at FLAD, Lisa hoped to gain knowledge of emerging markets and the grand scheme of foreign affairs. Throughout her internship, she discovered the political, strategic, and economic importance of the Portuguese language and the increased demand for Portuguese instruction all over the world. Lisa stated, "I also learned more about foreign direct investment in Lusophone countries and the growing influence of economic relations with Brazil." This past weekend the Portuguese American Leadership Council had their annual Gala and honored interns such as herself for their accomplishments.
Lisamarie Coutinho is a Bachelor of Science in Economics Candidate, 2006 at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=245
