Carlo Capua appointed as board chair for Sister Cities International

Sister Cities International will announce the upcoming appointment of Carlo Capua, Chief of Strategy and Innovation for the City of Fort Worth, as the national chair of its new board of directors. Capua will serve a two-year term on the 26-member board, focusing on Japan and Pacific Island relations.

Carlo's involvement with Sister Cities began at age 14 when he participated in a youth leadership academy. This experience motivated him to study Japanese at Texas Christian University and to teach English in Japan and Mexico for seven years. Capua recently completed a Master's in International Relations at Harvard University.

"Carlo is the embodiment of Sister Cities," said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. "He brings an enthusiasm for all things international that has expanded the global footprint of not only our city but our entire region, all while serving as a leader in Fort Worth as it continues its climb as one of the fastest-growing cities in the country."

A native of Fort Worth, Capua also serves as the city's protocol officer, planning visits for heads of state, ambassadors, and other foreign diplomats. His work includes various projects to tie Fort Worth to the rest of the world through collaboration.

Capua's appointment to the board will ensure Fort Worth's representation amongst the world's leaders in cultural collaboration, diplomacy, and foreign affairs. He anticipates many opportunities to put Fort Worth on a global stage and is planning on bringing 250 global leaders to Fort Worth for the Sister Cities International Annual Business Meeting in Summer 2025.

About Sister Cities International

Sister Cities International, founded in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, is the world's oldest and largest volunteer network of citizen diplomats. A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, SCI connects over 400 member communities with more than 2,000 partnerships in more than 140 countries. SCI's mission is to promote peace, mutual respect, and cultural understanding through people-to-people relationships.

For a complete list of board members, visit Sister Cities International Board of Directors

Carlo is with his host family, the Yuza family, who have hosted him for the last 25 years (since he was a college student!).

Carlo is with U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Anne Marie Yastishock, and the Governor of Madang, Papua New Guinea.

Carlo is with some traditional rickshaw drivers in Japan.