WELCOME TO OUR NEW BOARD & ADVISORY MEMBERS
Our Board of Directors and Advisory Group Members are the voice of our mission. They steer us towards a sustainable future by making sure our nonprofit has adequate resources to advance in our impact to promote global competence in our local community. We are excited to announce one additional Board of Director and two Advisory Members for the 2019 year.
Doug Goldberg and Executive Director, Michelle Harpenau at the Council’s Spring Speaker Series | United Nations with Shelley Inglis
DOUG GOLDBERG
“I joined the board because I feel very strongly about the importance of sharing cultural experience and diversity for the good of us all. I view my participation on the Board of the World Affairs Council as a real honor and an opportunity for me to give back to our community – to help promote the mission of the Council by sharing my experience working with some amazing people around the globe for over 35 years.” – Doug Goldberg, Principal, Goldberg Partners International LLC
During a career spanning over 3 decades, wholly dedicated to the aviation industry, Mr. Goldberg has focused on providing strategic and technical counsel to clients regarding aviation policy and demand, airport and airspace capacity, and airport development projects that are financially feasible, operationally efficient and environmentally sustainable.
Mr. Goldberg has participated in master planning, strategy studies and operational analyses for airports throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, India, the South Pacific and the Middle East, including extensive work at some of the world’s busiest and most complex airports in the UK, USA, Greater China, Korea, India, and the U.A.E., South Africa, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. He has assisted clients in Chicago, London, Shanghai, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other major world cities address the many challenges associated with the efficient operation of a multi-airport system. With a background in operations research, Mr. Goldberg has earned a reputation for providing expert, hands-on strategic and technical advice from the master planning process through advanced planning, design, construction, commissioning and operation of major airport development projects.
Mr. Goldberg has written and presented numerous papers to airport industry organizations, including the FAA, ASCE, AAAE, TRB, and ACI. He is a past chairman of the ASCE Committee on Airport Capacity and Delay and is a member of the Transportation Research Board Committee on Airfield and Airspace Capacity and Delay. He is also a past member of the Advisory Board for the Northwestern University Civil Engineering Department and currently, serves on the Advisory Board of the University of Cincinnati Department of Operations, Business Analytics and Information Systems. He has taught graduate level course in Airport-related Operations Research Applications at the University of Cincinnati, and he has led training programs on airport planning and demand/capacity issues in the U.S. and in China.
Tim Roberts volunteering at Summit View Academy for the Council’s Art Meets World Program
TIM ROBERTS
“I joined the World Affairs Council to help people discover the complexities of the world in which we live. It is through understanding and education how we realize that we have more in common with other people than we realize.” – Tim Roberts, The BAUTE | ROBERTS Group, Keller Williams Advisors Realty
A native of Dayton Ohio, Tim attended the University of Cincinnati and after receiving a degree in Fashion Design spent eighteen years in New York City working for several prominent menswear companies. As Director of Production, he traveled to factory locations around the world and gained an appreciation of different lifestyles and cultures. In 2010 the time was right to return to Cincinnati and make a change. Real Estate was the perfect choice for Tim to bring his eye for design and style to help clients find the perfect home.
Tim is an active member of the Cincinnati Area Board of REALTORS serving on two committees and dedicated to promoting professional development for local agents.
In his spare time, Tim loves exploring the many amazing food options in Cincinnati, playing in a Euchre group and is perhaps a little too competitive in a weekly Trivia League!
Melissa Loyd moderating at the Council’s Great Decision event – Global Health
MELISSA LOYD
“Having an international upbringing, I’ve been able to experience firsthand the benefits of having an expanded worldview across my career to personal achievements. I’m honored to support the network of experts who work together to help expand the international reach of our region. The innovative programs of the WAC that are expanding international awareness in our region, particularly within our local schools, demonstrates the opportunities that public diplomacy offers to our next generation of leaders.” – Melissa Loyd, NKY ASAP Coordinator, Mental Health America/NKY
Melissa Loyd serves as the Coordinator for the Northern Kentucky Agency for Substance Abuse Policy, a state-mandated local community board of the Kentucky Agency for Substance Abuse Policy, housed within the KY Office of Drug Control Policy. Her work focuses on reducing the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among youth and adult populations, coordinating efforts among state and local agencies, and supporting sustainable environmental change through policy and practice in the Northern Kentucky area.
Melissa was raised in an international family and spent her first decade in Paraguay before relocating to the Washington, D.C. area. With her family taking an active role in international finance and development missions, she also lived in Guatemala for a year before returning to the U.S. for her undergraduate studies. Her interest in international development, global health, and global pathways has been deepened by her experiences living in Latin America and working in public health.
A graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Melissa holds a master’s degree in Health Education and Promotion with a concentration in Prevention and Wellness from East Carolina University. She is passionate about community engagement, education, and philanthropy. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, exploring art galleries and trying new recipes.
Please join us in welcoming our new Board Directors and Advisory Members. We are excited to have these individuals join such an important part of our organization. As we pursue our mission to promote international understanding, education, engagement and cooperation in our 21st-century global environment, we know they will be vital to our success.
