Become a Member of the World Affairs Council of Orange County

Click here to become a member and join a diverse group of individuals passionate about expanding international awareness in themselves and in their community, including professionals in diplomacy, defense, intelligence, academia, business, politics, travel, and foreign affairs enthusiasts of all ages!

Your membership is vital to the Council’s operations and outreach, promoting interest and awareness of global events and how they affect us locally.

For questions about membership, please email OrangeCounty@WorldAffairsCouncil.org


For your tax records, the Council is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, and membership dues are tax-deductible.

We are grateful to have you as a partner in our mission.

ORANGE COUNTY’S PREMIER FORUM ON WORLD AFFAIRS

The image breaks down the different membership tiers and the benefits of each. The images are of members attending past World Affairs Council of Orange County programs.

We are grateful for our PATRON MEMBERS!

(* = Trustee, ** = Executive Board, *** = Past Chair)

Sustaining Founders Club Members, gifting $10K+ annually:

Helen Haig **

Dr. Mark Chapin Johnson* & Harason Horowitz

Founders Club – gifting $10K

Fred*** & Firouzeh Ameri

Col. Allan Dollison (Ret.)*

Judge James*** & Dr. Grace Walker Gray

Daniel Hales

Mani Kang*

Art Kidman***

Joshua Punderson

Harley* & Kaira Rouda

Serge***& Mona Tomassian

Ambassadors – gifting $5K:
Dr. Richard & Deborah Downie

Isaiah Leslie

Denise** & Mario Mainero

Charlie & Ling Zhang

Diplomats – gifting $2,500:
David* & Lena Adishian Merrill Lynch Adishian Group
Peter Bryant* / Clareo Clareo
Bill Edwards*** Edwards Global Services, Inc.

Consuls – gifting $1000:
Annie Chu*
Jeff Hobert***
Isaiah Leslie*
Jean-Pierre* & Sarah Lafare
Manuel** & Elena Marquez

Errol Mathieu
Ken Peterson*
Dr. Daniele Struppa
Donna & Paul** Vann
Audrey & Tim** Welch
Hon. Fred Whitaker

Attachés – gifting $500 annually:
Hon. Robert Alberts
Alex Barker

Evalyn & Rick*** Putnam
Judith & Wes Whitmore