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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.
Click here for more information about membership. The WWAC Bylaws and related documents are also available.
Our Team
Peter H. Hansen
President
Professor of History and Director of International and Global Studies, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Carolyn Erskine
Vice President
Chair, Nominating
Speakers Committee
Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher
Eric Brose
Director
Treasurer
Financial Advisor at Infinex Financial Group
Karen Chaparian
Speakers Committee
Retired Business Owner and Teacher
Carol Crowley
Director
Clerk
Financial Advisor at Edward Jones
Philomena Feighan
Director
Chair, Membership
Darvin Kapitz
Director
Chair, Speakers Committee
Retired nuclear engineer Framatome Inc (North America)
Elisabet Mandon
Director
Professor at UMass Chan Medical School
Jim Welu
Director
Student Program Coordinator
Director Emeritus, Worcester Art Museum
Margaret Wong
Speakers Committee
Professor of English, Quinsigamond Community College
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