As Academic WorldQuest competitions make an exciting season for Councils around the country, it's an exciting time for us at the national office, as well. We're delighted to welcome three interns for the spring semester who will contribute their energy to digital resources, global education, and marketing and communications. Amelia, Cesar, and Jeremy, welcome to WACA!

We're looking forward to welcoming two new staff members in the weeks ahead, as well, and appreciate your help with spreading the word. Do check out the postings for a member services coordinator and marketing & communications coordinator and share with individuals you know who might be interested.

Thank you for your support of the World Affairs Councils of America.

Kind regards,

Matthew Hughes, President & CEO

mhughes@worldaffairscouncils.org • 202-833-4557

As part of WACA's mission to support the more than 90 World Affairs Councils around the country, we are excited to include two new virtual programs for Council leaders, staff, and board members; WACA Office Hours and WACA Roundtables.

WACA Office Hours kicked off at the beginning of February and we have enjoyed spending time with many of you, hearing feedback and ideas for furthering our shared missions through these virtual weekly hourly meetings. We are continuing our Office Hours throughout the month of March, and have released those dates in advance. You can find out more about those here: WACA Office Hours Schedule. Whether you would like to hop on for five minutes, the entire hour or somewhere in between - we look forward to seeing you on Zoom soon!

WACA Roundtables are another new way for you to connect with like-minded professionals throughout the network. Roundtables are open to all World Affairs Councils staff and board members. Each quarter, Council professionals and volunteers engaged in specific aspects of Councils' work gather over Zoom to meet others in the WACA network, share questions and ideas, explore innovative strategies, and problem-solve together. The first quarterly meeting will be held in April, and registration is open!

We're thrilled to introduce our 2023 Spring Interns! Our 2023 Spring interns come from around the United States and bring a wide variety of unique skills and experiences to our organization. We are excited to have them join us in this learning journey and watch them grow. Learn more about our 2023 Spring Interns!

We are excited to be expanding our team and are seeking candidates for the following two positions.

The position will be responsible for curating WACA’s verbal and visual packaging in print and digital projects and organizational communications. The coordinator will oversee WACA’s website, newsletters, and social media accounts and produce the annual report, graphics, and marketing materials. This in-person position is based in Washington, DC, and reports to the chief executive officer. For more information and application instructions, please click here.

The position will be responsible for supporting and engaging World Affairs Councils, along with individual and organizational members, in the national network, developing resources to strengthen the Council network, and administering grant opportunities for member Councils. This in-person position is based in Washington, DC, and reports to the chief executive officer. For more information and application instructions, please click here.

World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh seeks to hire a Development Coordinator and a Youth Programming Manager. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Global Santa Fe seeks a President/CEO. Applications will be received until January 31.

Alaska World Affairs Council seeks a President/CEO. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall seeks a Programs Director. Applications will be reviewed as received.

World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana seeks a seeks a Membership & Development Coordinator. Applications will be reviewed as received.

World Affairs Council of New Orleans seeks a WACNO Fellow and Board Members! Applications will be reviewed as received.

World Affairs Council of Palm Beach hosts Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer, 18th United States Trade Representative (USTR), for “Making International Trade Work for America: Historic Course Correction” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Western Michigan hosts Mary Gallagher, a professor at the University of Michigan, for “What’s Ahead for China and the U.S.” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Greater Houston hosts Mike Pence, former Vice-President of the United States, for “Vice President Mike Pence – ‘So Help Me God’” (In Person)

International Relations Council (Kansas City) presents “South Asia Roundtable Meeting” (Virtual)

Alaska World Affairs Council hosts Gry Rabe Henriksen, Consul General for Norway in San Francisco for “Norway Looking Toward The Future: Green Energy Transition, Sovereign Wealth Fund & Celan Oceans” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of the Monterey Bay hosts Colonel (GS) Peter Frank, German Army, for “Germany’s Response to the Challenges Posed by the War in Ukraine” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts Hon. Arthur Sinodinos, Australia’s Ambassador to the United States of America, for “VIP Roundtable with the Hon. Arthur Sinodinos AO, Australian Ambassador to the United States” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Harrisburg presents “Energy Geopolitics – Great Decisions Lecture Series” (In Person)

Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall hosts John Delury, author and professor, for “‘Agents of Subversion’ with John Delury” (In Person)

Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council hosts a panel of experts for “Why the Foreign Service Matters: An Intimate Conversation Among Three Former US Diplomats" (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts Rômulo Sampaio, professor of Environmental Law, for “Let's Talk Brazil: The Amazon and Deforestation with Rômulo Sampaio” (In Person)

World Boston hosts David Lampton, Senior Research Fellow at the SAIS Foreign Policy Institute and Professor Emeritus at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, for “Great Decisions | China and the U.S.” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts Dr. Robert Hinck, associate professor of Leadership and Director of Research at Air War College’s Leadership and Innovation Institute, for “Narrative Trajectories of the Future of Global Competition: Assessment of Chinese and Russian Media from 2014-2019, with Dr. Robert Hinck” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Greater Houston presents “Baltics: Travel Info Session” (Virtual)

World Affairs Council of Orange County hosts Yusra Mardini, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, for “Exclusive Interview and Q&A with Yusra Mardini” (In Person)

Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall hosts a panel of experts for ”The Importance of Diversity and Representation in American Foreign Policy” (Virtual)

Indiana Council on World Affairs hosts Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Rwanda to the United States of America and non-resident Ambassador to Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, for “US-African Union Relations with Mathilde Mukantabana - Distinguished Speaker Program” (Virtual)

World Affairs Council of Jacksonville host Lisa Rinaman, chief advocate and public voice for the St. Johns River, for “Climate Change & The St. Johns River” (In Person)

International Affairs Forum (Traverse City) hosts Brahma Chellaney, professor of Strategic studies at the Centre for Policy Research, for “India: Asia’s New Superpower” (Hybrid)

Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts Rich Kramer, CEO of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, for “From Tires to Technology: How Goodyear is Shaping an Evolving World of Transportation” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, Senior Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine (2016 – 2019), for “Lessons from the Edge” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Austin hosts Dr. Eve Byrd, Director, Mental Health Program, Carter Center, for “Assessing the Impact of the Covid19 Pandemic on U.S. and Global Mental Health, Lessons Learned and Recommendations for the Future” (Virtual)

World Affairs Council of Rhode Island hosts Lyle J. Goldstein, Visiting Professor at the Watson Center for International and Public Affairs at Brown University, for “The Crisis in China and Taiwan” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Harrisburg hosts a panel of experts for “The State of Black Health” (In Person)

Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy hosts a panel of experts for “The Future of Refugees in Utah” (In Person)

Global Ties Arizona presents “Become a Citizen Diplomat: Volunteer Recruitment & Training” (In Person)

World Affairs (Northern California) presents “World Affairs Emerging Leaders Club” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana presents “Evening Networking with International Professionals” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Maine presents “Coffee And Discussion: Current Events At The Falmouth Memorial Library” (In Person)

WorldOregon hosts James Lin, assistant professor at the University of Washington, for “Great Decisions 2023: China & the U.S.” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Hilton Head hosts Michael Woldemariam, associate professor in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Senior Fellow at the Center for International & Security Studies at Maryland, for “Michael Woldemariam: The Red Sea Corridor in an Era of Global Change” (In Person)

International Relations Council (Kansas City) presents “Cultural Connection Hour: Edward R. Murrow Journalism- U.S. Foreign Policy from the Near East and North Africa” (In Person)

San Diego World Affairs Council hosts Krzysztof Szczęsny, Co-Founder & President for Americans for Ukraine, and Emily Schroen, Chief Development Officer for Americans for Ukraine, for “Distinguished Speaker Series- Krzysztof Szczęsny and Emily Schroen - ‘The Humanitarian Response to the War in Ukraine’” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky presents “Lunar New Year Gala by M3C” (In Person)