Southern Nevada. International perspective.

People make diplomacy personal.

Meet the leaders and contributors behind the World Affairs Council of Las Vegas.

Board of Directors

The people guiding the Council’s mission and its connection to Southern Nevada.

Chair of the Board

Jan Jones Blackhurst

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President

Lena Walther

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Vice President

Rudy Pamintuan

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Treasurer

Astra Michels

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Secretary

Emma Keserich

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Director / Board Member

Joe Campos

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Joe Green

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Angelica Villarta

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Hera Armenian

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Director / Board Member

Sanje Sedera

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Program leadership

Connecting visiting international leaders with local expertise and everyday life.

Executive Director — International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)

The International Visitor Leadership Program connects visiting professionals with Southern Nevada expertise. Discover opportunities to offer a professional meeting or welcome visitors through home hospitality.

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Operations

Supporting the administrative work behind the Council’s programs.

Bookkeeper

Barbara (Barb) Hardwick

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Website & creative contributors

Independent contributors supporting the Council’s website and event communications.

Website / technology contractor

Joey Victorino

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Design / event-marketing contributor

Catherine Trifiletti

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