International Affairs - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and a member of the World Affairs Councils of America!Our MissionThe World Affairs Council of Harrisburg is affiliated with the World Affairs Councils of America based in Washington, D.C. It is part of a national network of influential councils dedicated to educating and engaging the residents of our region in global issues. Our associates meet and interact with leading international writers, intellectuals, diplomats and political leaders, and we are dedicated to making these opportunities available to youth in our region, as well.The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg promotes and facilitates international travel and provides opportunities for young people to learn about the world in their classrooms, through our programs and events, and through scholarships that enable them to visit countries around the globe.We are supported by national and local organizations and businesses that understand the importance of connecting our region to the world, and that realize the benefits of opening young minds to different cultures and traditions. We also are supported by residents of Central Pennsylvania who are eager to expand their own horizons and accept their responsibilities as citizens of the world. The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg is governed by officers and a board of directors.Dr. Joyce M. DavisPresident & CEO of the World Affairs Council of HarrisburgOfficers:Dr. Mehdi Norbaksh, Vice President, Harrisburg University MEHDI Russell W. Goodman, Secretary, Keller International PublishingrussellSait Onal, Treasurer, TransAmerica InsuranceBOARD OF DIRECTORS:Romeo Azondekon – Central Penn CollegeLindsay Bowman – Harrisburg AcademyAmbassador John Craig – Ambassador-in-Residence, Elizabethtown CollegeDr. Chris Dolan – Professor, Lebanon Valley CollegeDr. Oralia Garcia Dominic – Penn State Hershey Medical SchoolRev. Nathaniel Gadsden – United Way of the Capital RegionPat Gadsden – President, Life Esteem MinistriesDr. Eugene Lengerich – Penn State Hershey School of MedicineLink Martin – Temple University HarrisburgRobyn Meadows – Professor, Widener University School of LawDr. Mehdi Noorbaksh – Assistant Professor, Harrisburg UniversitySelma Onal – Development ConsultantRubina Tareen – Independent Development ConsultantAzra Syed- Retired, PA State Department of Environmental Protection World Affairs Council of Harrisburg Offices are located at:Temple University HarrisburgWalnut St. & N. 4th St234 Strawberry SquareHarrisburg, PA 17101Office Phone: 717 221 1627Office Phone: 717 884 8618Email:wacharrisburg@gmail.com