Kimm Jolly discusses her ten year career as the Executive Director of International House in Charlotte, North Carolina, from 1985-1995. Topics discussed include Charlotte's growth in international awareness, International House's interaction with the community, and how the organization came to be a central player in cross-cultural relations. Ms. Jolly describes programs such as the International Visitors and Leadership Program, the Immigration Law Clinic, and the Doorways support network. Additionally, she reveals the initial struggles of establishing International House in the community and the challenges she faced in the beginning. This interview examines those who assisted in establishing the nonprofit and the local communities' commitment to fostering a global understanding of one another.