Our 2024 Teen Ambassadors shared their favorite moments and reflections from their I Want to be an Ambassador experiences, highlighting the camp’s impact on their lives. From engaging with diplomats and business leaders to developing essential skills in communication and …
by Margot Callahan, Contributing Writer “Uh, yeah, Margot, it’s Jake, we’re out of corn.” Jake, when he calls me, always begins by saying, “Uh, yeah, Margot, it’s Jake,” even though he knows his number comes up on my phone as …
by Dana Wineland O’Rouke, contributing writer “Honey, wake up and come to bed.” My husband Tim whispered as he tapped my shoulder. “I’m waiting up for Danny,” I mumbled, as I repositioned myself on the couch. “He’s not home yet.” …
Exciting news from the Luminari community! Our friend and culinary genius, Doug Heilman, is set to showcase his cooking prowess on the national stage. A self-described foodie, Doug grew up on his family’s beef farm where food and the art …
Luminary Doug Heilman makes his culinary debut on PBS Read More »
by Dana Wineland O’Rouke, contributing writer Anticipation caused me to hold my breath every time my grandfather slid the big wooden box that he handcrafted from under the living room sofa. To the little girl me, it was a treasure …
by Debbie Casini Klein, Director, I Want to be an Ambassador! camp The United States is the country with the most monthly active TikTok users –more than 100 million, with teenagers making up the largest group. It has more Gen …
TikTok — The pros, the cons, and should it be banned? Read More »
by Margot Callahan, Contributing Writer We were quite proud of ourselves for creating a cool 9th birthday party for our son. It was hot in mid August, and families were gearing up for back-to-school. We called the parents and said …
by Beth Dolinar, contributing writer My home sits atop a hill I’ve come to call Mt. Crumpit, a nod to the mountain home upon which the Grinch snarled and planned his Christmas Eve plunder down below. While I’m not nearly that …
by Beth Dolinar, contributing writer We are always happy to catch up with alumni of our Luminari camps, to learn what they’ve been up to. Meet Max Rosen, a singer-songwriter with a budding career. He’s an alumnus of the 2017 …
Luminari, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit organization, proudly celebrates the winners of its 12th annual merit scholarship essay contest: the Luminari Award and the Luminari ESL Award. These prestigious accolades revolve around students’ perspectives on diplomacy. The Luminari Award contest is open to students in schools throughout …
