Americas society is the premier organization dedicated to education, debate, and dialogue in the americas. Established by david rockefeller in 1965, the society's mission is to foster an understanding of the contemporary political, social, and economic issues confronting latin america, the caribbean, and canada, and to increase public awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultural heritage of the region and the importance of the inter-american relationship. Americas society fulfills its mission through its cultural and public policy programs. The society's visual arts and music programs create a space for interaction and enhanced appreciation for emerging and established cultural figures by presenting artists, musicians, writers, and scholars from across the hemisphere to u.s. Audiences. Public policy programs engage opinion leaders from the public and private sectors in positive dialogue to exchange ideas and formulate solutions to the challenges facing the americas today. Due to the pandemic, americas society pivoted toward a digital transformation and achieved success through its virtual programs and online content.