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. – 1 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
Aug. 16 - Hybrid meeting: In person at Global Lex, 1306 Versailles Rd. #110 and virtual
Nov. 15 - Hybrid meeting; In person at Lexington Public Safety Operations Center, 115 Cisco Rd., and virtual
Microsoft Teams ID: 284 100 659 359
Passcode: mFVb4R
Executive Committee Meetings
Schedule: Quarterly on the second Friday
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 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. 7 - * Meeting date changed to Thursday Meeting ID: 260 822 372 35 Passcode: jDo9XC 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