CBYX Alumni Association began in 2016 as a way to unite the Americans who have participated in the high school, vocational, and young professionals programs of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange.

 

Joining together the people who have experienced this life-changing exchange program, CBYXAA is building a modern connection platform for our members with virtual and live events, alumni story sharing, a digital community, and more.

Founded in 1983 to strengthen ties between the United States and Germany through citizen diplomacy, the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange is a program of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Every one of the 350 U.S. participants each year since has built meaningful relationships, explored new career opportunities, learned another language, acquired new traditions, and grown exponentially as young Americans thanks to the opportunity afforded by this indirect exchange program.

Become a member

As an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit, CBYXAA collects annual dues from all members of $35 to help ensure the sustainable longterm viability of our organization. Membership tiers allow for annual, recurring, and/or automatic payment to be collected, making an easy “set-it-and-forget-it”. You may also choose to join as a 5 year member to receive a modest discount or join for life at $1500.

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CBYX Alumni Association Board of Directors

  • Blake Goodman

    Chair

  • Robert Barrett

    Secretary

  • Michelle Hayward

    Strategy Officer

  • Jennifer Huffman

    Director at Large

  • Myiah Smith

    Chair, DEI & Director at Large

OUR ORGANIZATION

Financials & Bylaws

 

The CBYXAA Bylaws outline our purpose, the roles of various constituencies of the organization, requirements for our meetings, expectations of our board members and officers, and much more. You may read the full Bylaws in PDF form.

Get involved

CBYX Alumni Association is a volunteer effort. We welcome great ideas to engage the community and deepen our connections from all corners and voices. If you want to contribute or just have an idea you want to share, let us know.

Find out how

Our Partners

 

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs

 

Cultural Vistas