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
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Professor of History and Director of International and Global Studies, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Carolyn Erskine
Vice President
Chair, Nominating
Speakers Committee
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Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher
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Sawkat Anwer
Speakers Committee
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Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
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Eric Brose
Director
Treasurer
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Financial Advisor at Infinex Financial Group
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Karen Chaparian
Director
Chair, Speakers Committee
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Retired Business Owner and Teacher
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Carol Crowley
Director
Clerk
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Financial Advisor at Edward Jones
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Philomena Feighan
Director
Chair, Membership
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Darvin Kapitz
Speakers Committee
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Retired nuclear engineer Framatome Inc (North America)
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Elisabet Mandon
Director
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Professor at UMass Chan Medical School
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Jim Welu
Director
Student Program Coordinator
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Director Emeritus, Worcester Art Museum
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