National Headquarters

The National Headquarters of the German-American Heritage Foundation is located just three blocks from the White House in Washington, D.C.

1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.

Suite 600

Washington, DC 20006

Contact the National Headquarters Staff

National Office Staff Contacts

Monika Bernstein

Phone:  (202) 467-5000
Fax:      (202) 467-5440

Bayard Johnson

Phone:  (202) 467-5000

Fax:      (202) 467-5440

Email: ugac@ugac.org 

Through the National Headquarters, the German-American Heritage Foundation works to promote and preserve German American contributions and culture in the United States.

The National Headquarters provides support to the membership, interacts with the public and elected officials, and develops programs and special events.

Programs

• Distinguished German American of the Year
• Cultural and Youth Programs
• Educational programs, including scholarships, the promotion of  language
• Council of 1000 Events
• Internship Program
• Volunteer Program

Education and Public Affairs

• Meeting with government leaders, White House officials, members of the U.S. Congress and senior federal government officials on issues of concern to German Americans
• Developing relationships with other ethnic and minority groups
• Working with the German government and private agencies to strengthen cultural relations between the United States and Germany

Communications

• Working with the news media (German American sources)
• Maintaining contact with other  German American organizations, advocacy groups and the general public
• Publishing The Ambassador newsletter
• Developing advertising, videos, brochures and other publications for the German-American Heritage Foundation 
• Updating the national website with the latest news and information sources for and about German Americans