Our Mission

The World Affairs Council (WAC) is a private, non-profit, non-partisan, membership organization with a three-fold mission to:

--Expand and deepen awareness of international activities in the Midlands region;  
--Promote activities to enhance South Carolina�s image as a world-class state; and
--Serve as a catalyst for building relationships between South Carolina and the rest of the world.  

The World Affairs Council in Columbia, South Carolina is affiliated with the Washington, D.C. - based World Affairs Councils of America--a fast growing network of more than 80 World Affairs Councils throughout the United States. 

The World Affairs Council in Columbia is also a member of the South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations--a network of nonprofit organizations throughout the state.

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Mr. John Cuttino�Past Chairman
Attorney
Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney, PA 

Mr. Gus Dixon
Attorney
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, L.L.P

Mr. Mike Flack
Executive Director
Columbia Metropolitan Airport 

Ms. Stephanie Frese
State Monitor Advocate
SC Employment Security Commission

Mr. Russ Froneberger
President
Global Consulting Affiliates

Mr. Fred Gassaway
Executive Vice President
Palmetto Economic Development Corp.

Mr. Greg Howell
Attorney
McNair Law Firm, PA

Dr. Norma Jackson
Director of International Programs
Benedict College  

Mr. Matt Kennell
Executive Director
City Center Partnership, Inc.

Ms. Deborah Livingston
Executive Director
Columbia Housing Development Corporation

Ms. April Lucas
Attorney
Nexsen Pruet Jacobs & Pollard, LLP

Mr. Fred Monk�Chairman
President
SC Export Consortium

The Honorable Earle E. Morris
Former Lieutenant Governor
Honorary Consul to South Korea

Ms. Kathy Smith
Attorney
Korn Law Firm

Mr. Robert Zuelsdorf
President & CEO
Wilbur Smith Associates

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