The Irish United States Alumni Association aims to be a substantial, active, useful and creative association of members who are committed to making significant and meaningful contributions to Ireland, the lives of its people and to one another. By means of establishing a vibrant sustainable, influential and giving community of alumni, the mission of the IUSA is to mobilise and utilise the power, talents, experience and leadership of its alumni in order to make a beneficial contribution to Ireland as a whole. It seeks, in particular, to do this by: - Fostering a sense of belonging to the Association; - Communicating effectively with its alumni; - Securing the participation of its alumni; - Developing a program of alumni focused activities and events; - Providing opportunities to contribute to Irish society; - Providing a link between alumni and the U.S. Embassy; - Promoting relationships between Ireland and the Unites States.