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.​

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Our Team

Sawkat Anwer

President

Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

Richard Avis

Speakers Committee

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Retired High-tech Executive

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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

Speakers Committee

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Retired Business Owner and Teacher

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Carol Crowley

Director

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Financial Advisor at Edward Jones

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Carolyn Erskine

Director

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Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher

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Philomena Feighan

Director 

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Peter H. Hansen

Director

​Webmaster

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

Darvin Kapitz

New Member Outreach

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Retired Nuclear Engineer, Framatome Inc (North America)

Tej Maini

Director

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President, Worcester Institute for Senior Education

Toni Meltzer

New Member Outreach

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Retired Manager

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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.

Carol Seager

Director

Speakers Committee

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Retired Geriatric Care Manager

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Jim Welu

Director

Student Program Coordinator

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Director Emeritus Worcester Art Museum