Staff
Monika Prochazkova
Executive Director
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Monika Prochazkova offers San Antonio Council for International Visitors (SACIV) extensive experience in international relations and business development.
She most recently served as the Co-Founder and CEO of Inclusive Surrogacy LLC, an international surrogacy agency with offices in Texas, Mexico, Spain and the Czech Republic.
Monika's professional journey includes roles such as a market analyst for Serma Maternidad Subrogada, managing market analysis projects across Ukraine, Canada, and the Czech Republic.
She also worked as a market analyst for Shell Oil in Prague and served as an intern at the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago, Illinois.
Her commitment to community and cultural exchange is evident in her role as President of the Bexar County Czech Heritage Society of Texas, where she has spearheaded impactful partnerships and branding efforts.
Monika is dedicated to inclusivity, as demonstrated through her work with the Texas Diversity Council's advisory board and the San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce. She has also been the Advisory Board Chair for the San Antonio Global Chamber of Commerce, where she facilitated international collaboration and investment.
Monika holds an M.A. in International Economic Relations from Metropolitan University Prague and a B.A. in Diplomacy and International Relations from the College of International and Public Relations Prague. She is also a Certified Diversity Professional and a graduate of the esteemed Bloomberg Business Program and the Women in Leadership Accelerator.
Fluent in English, Czech, and Slovak, with basic proficiency in Spanish and Russian, Monika brings a global perspective and a wealth of experience to SACIV. Her passion for the organization’s mission and her proven leadership abilities make her an invaluable asset as SACIV continues to enhance its international impact and community engagement.​​​​​​​​​​​
Claudia Adams
Program Coordinator​
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​Claudia Adams is a recent graduate from the University of North Texas where she received her Bachelor's in International Studies with a concentration in Humanitarian and Development Affairs, as well as minors in Spanish and Geography, and a certificate in Sustainability.
During her time at UNT, she worked as an Office Assistant at the G. Brint Ryan College of Business Graduate Programs Office where she coordinated student admissions and assisted international students. She also interned at the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth where she developed International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) projects and helped with member events.
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Passionate about international education, Claudia has both studied abroad and worked as a Program Leader with a study abroad organization. In high school, Claudia studied Spanish Language and Culture in Barcelona, Spain through CIEE. In 2024, she served as a Program Leader with CIEE in Amsterdam where she supported and guided high school students as they explored the topic of World Governance. Additionally, she participated in a research program in the Patagonian region of Chile to study climate change impacts on the local community and ecosystems.
Raised in San Antonio, Texas, Claudia attended high school at the International School of the Americas, a magnet school program dedicated to global competency and experiential learning. She enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures, and is excited to further engage in citizen diplomacy with SACIV.