We Encourage You to Become a Member and Get Involved by Joining a Committee

Please call us at 949-354-3180 or 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.

The Programs Committee:

  • Programs Co-Chair : Rick Putnam
  • Programs Co-Chair: Professor Kyle Longley

Membership Committee:

  • Membership Co-Chair: Dr. Richard Downie
  • Membership Co-Chair:  Anita Sokolsky

Fundraising Committee:

  • Fundraising Co-Chair: Judge James Gray (Ret.)
  • Fundraising Co-Chair: Helen Haig 

Young Professionals & Intercollegiate Committee: 

  • Young Professionals & Intercollegiate Co-Chair:  Isaiah Leslie
  • Young Professionals & Intercollegiate Co-Chair: Saji Gunawardane

Public Relations & Community Outreach Committee

  • Public Relations & Community Outreach Co-Chair: Ferdinando Guerra 
  • Public Relations & Community Outreach Co-Chair: Rose Tsai

World Affairs Council OC Office (2102 Business Center Drive, Irvine 92612)