The Commission, consisting of individuals with experience and expertise in international affairs in both the public and private sectors, is established for the purpose of providing information and advice to the Mayor and the Urban County Council concerning issues affecting foreign-born residents of Lexington-Fayette County as well as international issues that affect the community-at-large.
Meeting schedule and location
Full Commission Meetings
Schedule: Quarterly, on the third Friday
Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Locations vary and will be noticed at least 24 hours prior to meetings
2024 meetings
May 17 - Hybrid meeting: In person at Global Lex, 1306 Versailles Rd. #110; Meeting ID: 853 3523 9707, Passcode 636964 Join virtual meeting
Aug. 16
Nov. 15
Executive Committee Meetings
Schedule: Quarterly on the second Friday
Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual meetings
2024 meetings
May 10 - Meeting ID: 843 3658 8387, Passcode: 754235 Join virtual meeting
Aug. 9 - Meeting ID: 816 9122 1891, Passcode: 811804 Join virtual meeting
Nov. 8 - Meeting ID: 847 0811 3607 Passcode: 285281 Join virtual meeting
MIAAC subcommittees
Immigration Issues Committee – Charles Baesler Jr., Chair
International Business, Economic and Workforce Development Committee – Kaizar Mahuwala, Chair
International Community Emergencies and Public Health – Dr. Basel Touchan, Chair
International Community Outreach Committee – Dr. Changzheng Wang, Chair
Elected officers
Chair - Councilmember Jennifer Reynolds
Vice Chair - Dr. Basel Touchan
Secretary - Trina Brown
Financial Officer - Isabel Taylor