About us
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
We strive to promote public understanding of world affairs and United States foreign policy and to enhance the ability of its citizens and future leaders to participate in a global community. We accomplish our mission by presenting lectures, organizing discussion groups, sponsoring educational outreach programs, and hosting deliberative sessions for young professionals.
Council Bylaws
Most recent bylaws can be reviewed here.
Staff Members
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Armen Babajanian
Chief Executive Officer
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Chloe Richardson
International Programs Specialist
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Maryann Pagerly
Bookkeeper
Board Members
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Dr. Ricardo Romo
Retired Univ. of Texas at San Antonio President
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Patricia Diaz Dennis
Patricia Diaz Dennis
Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, AT&T (retired)
Committees
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Patrick B. Tobin
At Large -
W. Glenn Thomas
Treasurer -
Peggy Pace
Immediate Past Chair/Nominating -
Elizabeth Lorenz
Chair -
Nicolas Hollis
At Large -
Ben Montañez
At Large -
Carlos Alvarez
At Large
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Julie Weber
Education -
A.B. Cruz III
Governance -
John “JJ” Casey
Director, U.S. Operations
Author of The DEVOLUTION Trilogy & the RAW THΦUGHTS Series -
Ambassador Luis Moreno
Programs -
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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