Who We Are

Worcester World Affairs Council members include academics, professionals and business people, all of whom share a desire to gain a greater understanding of global issues, and to discuss international relations with well-informed individuals.​ See the short bios of the board members.

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Our Team

Tej Maini

President

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President, Worcester Institute for Senior Education

Sawkat Anwer

Director 

Past President

Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

Richard Avis

Speakers Committee

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Retired High-tech Executive

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Eric Brose

Director

Assistant Treasurer

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Financial Advisor at Infinex Financial Group

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Jane Cartelli

Speakers Committee

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Past President of Simon and Schuster Educational Book Division

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Karen Chaparian

Director

Chair, Speakers Committee 

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Retired Business Owner and Teacher

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Albert Collinson

Director

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President and CEO of a biotechnology company

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Carol Crowley

Director

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Financial Advisor at Edward Jones

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James Dealy

Director

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Disability Insurance Industry

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Carolyn Erskine

Director

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Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher

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Philomena Feighan

Director 

Chair, Membership Committee

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Peter H. Hansen

Vice President

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Professor of History and Director of International and Global Studies, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Erwin H. Miller

Board Chair

Retired Attorney, Bowditch and Dewey LLC

Donna Rose

Treasurer

Retired Physical Therapist

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Henry B. Rose

Clerk

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Retired Manager of International Operations, Jamesbury Corp.

Jim Welu

Student Program Coordinator

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Director Emeritus Worcester Art Museum