Sister Cities of Durham
Board of Directors, Oct. 2022 - Oct. 2023
Tom Harris
President
Tom is a retired attorney. His family has strong ties with Japan. He has been active in conducting the CROP walks for many years.
Secretary
Chris Boyer
Vice President
Chris retired from a career with Durham City administration. She has led the Toyama City Committee in developing international exchanges.
Mark Goodwillie
Treasurer
Mark had a career in education and video production. He developed our ties with Zhuzhou, China as a Sister City with Durham.
Bob Ashley
At Large Director
Bob spent many years in the newspaper business, and completed his career as editor of the Durham Herald Sun.
Gwenn Bookman
At Large Director
Gween is an educator with a focus on International affairs. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Arusha Committee.
Patricia Sheppard
At Large Director
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Sue Mathias
At Large Director
Sue is an educator, with a focus on languages, especially Japanese.
She has spent time in Japan both as a student and a member of the Toyama City Committee.
Susanna Ochola-Love
At Large Director
Min Shi
At Large Director
At Large Director
Ronda Pierce
Arusha Chair
Ronda is enjoying a career in IT. She has lived abroad, and has traveled extensively in Africa.
Elsa Jimenez
Celaya Co-Chair
Elsa is a native of Celaya. Now her career in NC includes a translation business and real estate.
Nancy Proia
Durham, UK Chair
Nancy has many international interests and experiences, especially with visits to friends in England.
Randy Griffin
Kavala Chair
Randy had an earlier career in Durham's tobacco industry, which took him to Turkey and Greece.
Melissa Perez
Tilaran Chair
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Mitch Scurtu
Sibiu Chair
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Yuki Temma
Toyama Co-Chair
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Lusia Li
Zhuzhou Co-Chair
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Dot Borden
Life Time Director
Non-Voting
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Brady Surles
Office Manager
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Contact us: Brady Surles, Office Administrator. hbradysurles@gmail.com 919-943-3705
We are a non-profit 501c (3), affiliated with the City of Durham and Sister Cities International. Our partnerships are signed by the respective Mayors.
