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The World Affairs Council of San Antonio was chartered in July 1982. It is a not-for-profit and non-partisan citizen’s educational forum focusing on foreign policy issues that affect our lives directly. Entirely local in governing and support, it services all individuals and organizations interested in its goals. We are a member of the World Affairs Councils of America.

Our Mission

The World Affairs Council of San Antonio’s mission is to promote and engage public understanding of world affairs and United States foreign policy for people in greater San Antonio and South Texas. Our mission empowers people to become global citizens through participation in exceptional foreign policy programing and interactive forums with world and regional leaders, educators & educational institutions, and related cultural and international organizations.

Council Bylaws

Most recent bylaws can be reviewed here.

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Staff Members

  • Armen Babajanian

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Miranda Itzel Martinez

    Director of Programs & Communications

  • Clarissa Garza Falcon

    Outreach & Membership Coordinator

  • Maryann Pagerly

    Bookkeeper

Board Members

Committees

Executive Committee

  • Patrick B. Tobin

    At Large

  • W. Glenn Thomas

    Treasurer

  • Peggy Pace

    Immediate Past Chair/Nominating

  • Elizabeth Lorenz

    Immediate Past Chair

  • Nicolas Hollis

    At Large

  • Ben Montañez

    At Large
Vice Chairs

  • Julie Weber

    Education

  • A.B. Cruz III

    Governance

  • Lisa Blonkvist

    Membership

  • Jan Ross P. Sakian

    Secretary/Young Prof

  • Patricia Diaz Dennis

    Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, AT&T (retired)

    Immediate Past Chair/Nominating

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