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 are also available.
Our Team
Tej Maini
President
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
Retired High-tech Executive
Eric Brose
Director
Assistant Treasurer
Financial Advisor at Infinex Financial Group
Jane Cartelli
Speakers Committee
Past President of Simon and Schuster Educational Book Division
Karen Chaparian
Director
Chair, Speakers Committee
Retired Business Owner and Teacher
Albert Collinson
Director
President and CEO of a biotechnology company
Carol Crowley
Director
Financial Advisor at Edward Jones
James Dealy
Director
Disability Insurance Industry
Carolyn Erskine
Director
Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher
Philomena Feighan
Director
Chair, Membership Committee
Peter H. Hansen
Vice President
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
Henry B. Rose
Clerk
Retired Manager of International Operations, Jamesbury Corp.
Jim Welu
Student Program Coordinator
Director Emeritus Worcester Art Museum