Carlo Capua
Carlo Capua, chief of strategy and innovation for the city of Fort Worth, has been appointed national chair of Sister Cities International’s new board of directors, city officials said.
Capua will serve a two-year term on the 26-member board, focusing on Japan and Pacific Island relations.
Capua’s involvement with Sister Cities goes back to his participation in a youth leadership academy at age 14. The experience motivated him to study Japanese at TCU 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 in a statement. "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 will succeed Peter Svarzbein of El Paso as chair.
Capua’s appointment to the board will ensure Fort Worth’s representation amongst the world’s leaders in cultural collaboration, diplomacy, and foreign affairs, according to a press release. He anticipates bringing 250 global leaders to Fort Worth for the Sister Cities International Annual Business Meeting in Summer 2025.
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.