All council members are encouraged to get involved by joining a committee!

Please email orangecounty@worldaffairscouncil.org to join or get more information.

As a courtesy to our staff, please provide us with at least a 48-hour advance notice if you will be attending any committee meetings.

Programs Committee: 

  • Programs Co-Chair: Christopher Lynch
  • Programs Co-Chair: Manuel Marquez
  • Meetings: First Wednesday of every month, 12-1 pm Hybrid Zoom/In Person

Membership & Outreach Committee:

  • Outreach & Membership Co-Chair: William Edwards
  • Outreach & Membership Co-Chair: Denise Mainero
  • At Large: Diane Kim
  • Meetings: TBA

Development Committee:

  • Fundraising Co-Chair: Jeff Hobert
  • Fundraising Co-Chair: Anita Sokolsky
  • Meetings: TBA

Young Professionals & Intercollegiate Committee: 

  • Young Professionals & Intercollegiate Co-Chair: Sajindra Gunawardane
  • Young Professionals & Intercollegiate Co-Chair: Helen Haig
  • Members: Nicholas Hernandez, Robert Petroysian, Christiaan Westercamp
  • Meetings: TBA

Public Relations Committee

  • Public Relations Co-Chair: Rose Tsai
  • Meetings: TBA

Academic World Quest Committee

  • Academic World Quest Committee Chair: Nora Valenzuela
  • Meetings: TBA

 

In person committee meetings take place in our World Affairs Council OC Office, 2151 Michelson Drive, Suite 264, Irvine CA 92612.