The World Affairs Council of Las Vegas is a non-profit 501(c)(3) non-partisan member organization of the World Affairs Councils of America and GlobalTIES US. We are one of over 100 grassroots organizations across 40 states and the District of Columbia dedicated to engaging and educating Americans on international affairs and foreign policy.
Who We Are
Our Mission
Our mission of “enhancing global understanding” focuses on the development and execution of programs that benefit education, business, and government within Southern Nevada. We maintain an open membership policy and strive to find opportunities for anyone who wishes to volunteer. Click here to learn more on what we offer, opportunities for you and the community.
WACLV BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Past Board Members
President: Lena Walther, Immediate Past President: Stan Parry, Secretary and Board Member: John Petkus, Board Member: Barbara Wood, Public Affairs Chair, Board Member: Barbara Harff (Ph.D.), Program Committee, Board Member: Annette Whiteside, Board Member: Vivian Palmer, Board Member: Matthew McNeelege, Past Director of International Visitors Program, Board Member: Ronald Kline, MD., Board Member: Elfie Manning, Director of Education and Board Member: Nighat Abdulla, Director of Events.
WACLV ADVISORY BOARD
Justice Miriam Shearing’s judicial career has provided nearly a quarter century of “firsts” for women in Nevada.
Barbara Harff, Ph.D is Professor of Political Science Emerita at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and has been a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University.
For the past four decades, Robert Boyle led teams of architects, engineers and specialists on complex planning and design projects throughout the United States and China.
Mr. Snyder, attorney at law, domestic and international businessman.
WACLV STAFF
Kelly Matteo-Grose graduated Olivet University In the state of Illinois.
During his time at UNLV, Daniel worked in the Engineering International Program (EIP) as Program Coordinator for 3 years.
Amélie Pontbriand attends the University of London, pursuing a BS in International Relations.
STRATEGIC NETWORKS & SPONSORS
