Current Leadership
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Susan Boré
PRESIDENT
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Olusoji Akomolafe, Ph.D.
VICE PRESIDENT
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Nicole Hogan
TREASURER
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Nadiya Ungo
SECRETARY
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RDML Larry Baucom, USN (Ret.)
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
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Al Ablowich
Board of Directors
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Ryan Adams
Board of Directors
Chair of the Program Committee
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Meredith Arndt
Board of Directors
Chair of the Development Committee
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Dr. Bethlehem A. Puel
Board of Directors
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Priscilla Ayres
Board of Directors
Chair of the Membership Committee
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Mr. Andy Baan
Board of Directors
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Mr. Rob Bracknell
Board of Directors
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William Bunn, Ph.D.
Board of Directors
Co-Chair of the WorldQuest Committee
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Ms. Tricia Fisher
Board of Directors
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Leslie Fort
Board of Directors
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Saltuk Karahan, Ph.D.
Board of Directors
Co-Chair of the Program Committee
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Ms. Lisa Gibson
Board of Directors
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Ms. Shannon Lambert
Board of Directors
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Mr. Drew Lumpkin
Board of Directors
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Richard Maass, Ph.D.
Board of Directors
Chair of the Norfolk NATOFest Committee
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Dr. Adale Martin
Board of Directors
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Anna Makhorkina, Ph.D.
Board of Directors
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Mr. Ian Murphy
Board of Directors
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Barry Pollara
Board of Directors
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Jennifer Priest
Board of Directors
Chair of the Hospitality Committee
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David Rezelman, Ph.D.
Board of Directors
Chair of the Education Committee
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Mr. Nazar Syvak
Board of Directors
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Susanne Toney, Ph.D.
Board of Directors
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Eteri Tsintsadze-Maass, Ph.D.
Board of Directors
Chair of the Great Decisions Committee
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Maria Zammit
Past President Ex-Officio Officer Director
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Ms. Haley Zelms
Board of Directors
Honorary Board Members
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Ambassador Joseph Prueher
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Ambassador Ryan Crocker
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Virginia "Ginny" James
A Message from the President:
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the World Affairs Council of Hampton Road's website. Our aim is to provide you with the information you seek each time you visit. Whether you want to become more aware of international issues; become a member; sponsor a student, high school, or program; register for events; browse our photo gallery; become an intern; or learn more about the World Affairs Council, we are pleased you are here. Explore at your leisure and come back often. It is your world, know it!
Our central theme is education- we aim to promote a broader understanding of issues of global importance. We bring world and corporate leaders and subject matter experts to the region to facilitate public awareness of key international issues as well as to raise the profile of Hampton Roads among national and international policymakers.
We appreciate your support through membership, donations, and sponsorship. Your contributions help shape future generations of leaders from Hampton Roads and help make the area more attractive to young professionals seeking a vibrant international community to live in.
Thank you for contributing to the growth and development of the Council and our outreach to high schools, colleges, businesses, and the community.
Warm regards,
Susan Boré
President
World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads
Board of Directors
Ryan Adams
Dean (Al) Ablowich
Soji Akomolafe, Ph.D
Meredith Arndt
Priscilla Ayers
RDML Larry Baucom, USN (Ret.)
Susan Boré
William Bunn, Ph.D
Stephen Carmel
Francisco Coronel, Ph.D.
Jennifer Cragg
Amb. Ryan Crocker
Esther Diskin
Leslie Fort
Tracy Gregorio
BGEN Jørgen Hansen-Nord, Danish Army (Ret.)
Virginia G. James
Darlyn Janson
Regina Karp, Ph.D.
Richard Maass, Ph.D.
Phyllis Mihalis, Ph.D.
Barry Pollara
David Rezelman, Ph.D.
Kristian Smith
John F. Sutton III
Susanne Toney, Ph.D.
Eteri Tsintsadze-Maass, Ph.D.
Nadiya Ungo
Kelly Walker
Our board is comprised of citizens who have made and continue to make significant contributions to the Hampton Roads community and to our nation. Among our diverse board members are former United States ambassadors, retired senior U.S. military officers, distinguished educators from local universities and high schools, successful business leaders in technology, economics, law, finance, global commerce, communication, philanthropy, and veterans of the Department of State and the Department of Defense.
They volunteer their time, support our programs, and share their experiences and insights into national and international events and movements and their impact in Hampton Roads.
To contact any of our Board Members, please email worldaffairs@hrwac.org