Leadership

The World Affairs Council is the bridge that connects the world to one of America’s most vibrant regions of individuals and organizations. Through global education, international exchange and cultural awareness initiatives, the council strengthens Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s international identity and engages individuals with foreign affairs.

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The One World Gala brought to you by:

Co-Chairs:

Dale Dean, President & CEO, DeanHouston, Inc.

Tim Roberts, The TIM | ROBERTS Group – Comey & Shepherd Realtors

Denise Esteves-Hicks, Advanced Program Manager, Kroger Technology

Committee:

Asawari Deshmukh, Assistant Professor Department of Economics, Carl H. Lindner College of Business, University of Cincinnati

Dominique Ellison, Associate Director Internal Audit, Johns Hopkins

Mrudula Jillella, Product Advisor, Stealth Startup

Rene Normand, Vice President HR, DeanHouston, Inc.

Staff: 

Michelle Harpenau Glandorf, President & CEO

Melissa McDonald, Vice President

Azalea Laverde, Administrative and Communications Associate

 

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My husband and I strive to be informed and welcoming citizen diplomats and have been very impressed with the community involvement that the World Affairs Council offers to ensure and foster the knowledge, exposure and opportunity to do so in our local schools, business communities and public at large. My children delight in the exposure to different cultures, ways of thinking and languages. I like knowing that as an organization, we’re making a meaningful impact at home and abroad.”
- Sarah Snowden, member since 2009