Happy National Intern Day! We are so thankful for all of our interns this summer and all our past interns this year. They are such a great addition to supporting the Council's mission. Pictured are our summer interns: Elizabeth (Programs), Maddie (IVP), Emma (IVP), Maddie (Programs), Kush (Marketing), Femi (Marketing), and Brad (Education). #WACDFW #dfw #Dallas #Global #International #worldaffairs #nationalinternday #internappreciation
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
International Affairs
Dallas, Texas 3,812 followers
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to educating and engaging North Texans in national and global affairs.
About us
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth is an ambitious community of learners, leaders, and thinkers. Together, we engage with authoritative voices to understand global issues that touch local lives and create connections around the world. The Council presents over 100 programs annually, primarily focusing on the international aspects of business, politics, culture and foreign policy. The Council has been educating metroplex citizens on global affairs since 1951. Today, it serves as a gateway to the world for the region, offering an impressive range of programs and events for the public and its more than 4,000 members. The Council takes education directly into North Texas schools through its International Education Initiative. Additionally, it coordinates visits to North Texas of delegations and leaders from around the world through the International Visitor Program and the City of Dallas Office of Protocol. For more information, please visit www.dfwworld.org
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http://www.dfwworld.org
External link for World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Dallas, Texas
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1951
- Specialties
- International Affairs, Global Affairs, Geopolitics, Foreign Policy, U.S. Foreign Policy, U.S. Domestic Policy, and Civic Engagement
Locations
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Primary
325 N. St. Paul Street
Suite 4200
Dallas, Texas 75201, US
Employees at World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
Updates
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Calling all young professionals to join us on August 15th for our Headshot Happy Hour! We will mingle, network, and upgrade our professional headshots on site. The event will include complimentary appetizers and pay-your-own-way drinks, plus the atmosphere of Harwood Arms Pub! This event is open to young professionals 21-40 and complimentary for Meridian:Young Professional Members. Registration required on our website dfwworld.org.
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Last month, the Council welcomed Pulitzer Prize-winning author and NYT bestseller Doris Kearns Goodwin as part of the Gail Koppman History Lecture Series. This SOLD OUT event took place in partnership with the Dallas Museum of Art's “Arts and Letter's Live” program. In her conversation with the Council President Emeritus Jim Falk, she shared about her relationship with her husband, their experience working for back-to-back presidents, their shared love of U.S. history and front-row seat to it, and never before seen photos and mementos from their remarkable lives. Her stories were full of wit and wisdom, and she kept the audience riveted for the entire program. Thanks to ed koppman & Katherine Koppman for your support of events like these that demonstrate the importance of and love for history - which Gail shared with her students and community. Learn more about the Council and upcoming events like these at our website: dfwworld.org.
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The Council is pleased to announce the election of four new members to the board of directors. These are leaders who represent our community and offer valuable insight to our work and mission. New members include: Mike Decker, advisory board chair, Harvard Carr Center for Human Rights Policy; Melanie Ofenloch, chief executive officer, OFENLOCH CONSULTING, LLC; Mandy Price, chief executive officer, Kanarys™; and Amanda Zhang, vice president of airport affairs & facilities, American Airlines. Help us welcome and congratulate them! You can see the Council's full board directory at support.dfwworld.org/Board.
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On July 2nd, members of the Council attended the annual Summer Social. Held at the Council's downtown office, the event was a blend of networking and fun. Attendees had the opportunity to mingle with fellow members and employees, fostering new connections and strengthening existing ones. If you missed this one - keep an eye out for our Winter Social this December!
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I am humbled and thrilled to become a member of the International Women's Forum - Dallas and can't wait to engage with this incredible of women leaders. What an honor - many thanks! Special thanks to Carine Feyten and Margot Carter! World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth #womenleaders #internationalwomen #womeninleadership #globalleadership #dfw #dallas
This week the International Women's Forum - Dallas chapter would also like to welcome new member Liz Brailsford. Liz is President & CEO of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth after serving as Chief Operating Officer at the World Affairs Councils of America in Washington, DC. Her love of all things international began after undergrad during her years in the Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program. After Japan, Liz led the international department at Relocation Today, a global mobility firm, before serving as a consultant both to Panagora, an international development firm, and USAID, the USDA’s Food for Progress Program. Liz currently serves as an international task force member of the Dallas Regional Chamber; an ex-officio board member with the North Texas Commission; and an advisory committee member of the U.S. Global Leadership Commission of the Southwest region. Liz is also a member of the International Women’s Forum and the Women’s Foreign Policy Group, and a sustaining member of the U.S. JET Alumni Association. She holds an M.P.A. in global policy from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School and a B.A. in media arts from the University of South Carolina. Welcome Liz, we are so excited to have you join our organization! Pastor Dr. Cynthia Mickens Ross, Bets Lillo, NACD.DC, Carine Feyten, Roslyn Dawson Thompson International Women's Forum #womenwholead #womeninbusiness #dallastx #IWFDallas
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NEXT WEEK: Step into history with the Council at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza! In this exclusive event for Global Forum members, participants will take a self-guided tour of the museum, followed by access to a special exhibition of the "Two Days in Texas" exhibit, which highlights President John F. Kennedy's fateful visit to Texas in 1963 and the events leading up to his assassination. To upgrade your membership for access to Council events like this, visit our website dfwworld.org/membership. #WACDFW #dfw #Dallas #Global #International #worldaffairs #jointheconversation
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THIS WEEK: Council members are invited to our annual Summer Member Social! This open house will take place at our downtown offices, where Council members will enjoy a night of fun, food, and conversation...and air conditioning! This event is made possible by the generosity of Grant Thornton (US). Learn more and register for this event at dfwworld.org. #WACDFW #dfw #Dallas #Global #International #worldaffairs #jointheconversation
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Earlier this week, the Council hosted the latest installment to the Haynes and Boone, LLP Energy Series with an event called "The Oil and Gas Sector in the Age of Energy Transition." The Council welcomed Michael Freeman of Haynes Boone, who served as moderator as well as panelists Matt Baker of Prudential Private Capital, Jesse Bomer of Edge Natural Resources, Derek Dixon of Chesapeake Energy, and John Roby of CPX Energy. Their conversation catalogued the changes the energy sector has undergone as human needs have changed over the past few decades. With the transition from wood to coal to gas, now more than ever, the energy market is being driven by the demands of people and questions about how the infrastructure of the United States will match the pace of this change. With growing populations, volatile geopolitical conflicts, and incentivization of green energy to combat climate change energy depletion, the panel concluded that the energy market falls prey to a multitude of external factors that drive supply and demand. Although the future of the energy sector is uncertain, Freeman concludes that adapting to the evolving demands of both consumers and environmental considerations will be crucial for the future sustainability and success of the energy sector. This event was made possible through the generosity of Haynes Boone and Kosmos Energy. Learn more about and register for events like these at dfwworld.org.
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NEXT Tuesday, Council members are invited to our downtown offices for a night of fun, food, and conversation! Have a friend you think might enjoy membership? Invite them to join you! Registration is required on our website at dfwworld.org. #WACDFW #dfw #Dallas #Global #International #worldaffairs #jointheconversation
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