Women of WAC – Happy International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 to honor the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. In honor of this day, we celebrated the hard work and dedication of our staff by highlighting the important differences we make every day through our nonprofit organization.
Michelle Harpenau Glandorf, CFRE, the Executive Director of the World Affairs Council for over 13 years, leads all aspects of programming and strategy for the council including revenue generation, community partnerships, staffing, and strategic planning. She is committed to making this region the most prominent location for international understanding and cultural awareness for students, families, and professionals.
Click here to learn more about Michelle and here to connect with her on LinkedIN.
Melissa McDonald, Director of Global Education, coordinates and advances international programming for over 5,500 children, adults, and community partners in the region. She is an experienced international leader with over 20 years of professional accomplishments as an International Baccalaureate educator, education committee chair, and professional development workshop facilitator in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Melissa is passionate about inclusive programs and practices which develop globally-minded lifelong learners.
Click here to learn more about Melissa’s story and here to connect with her on LinkedIn.
Emily Rose, International Programs Lead, implements cultural and professional exchange programs for the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program and other fees for service exchanges. She started her graduate work at University of Kentucky’s Patterson School of Diplomacy and Security. Emily is extremely passionate about building connections between our region and the world.
Click here to learn more about Emily and connect with her on LinkedIN.
