Board of Directors

Board of Directors, Oct. 2020 - Oct. 2021

Sue Mathias

President

Sue is an educator focusing on teaching Japanese. She spent time in Japan and has led groups to visit Japan. In addition she has a background in accounting.

Guillermo Solares

Vice President

Guillermo is orginally from Mexico and has worked in the IT field in Durham for a number of years.

Chris Boyer

Secretary

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.

Connie Gomez-Joines

At Large Director

Connie is the Director of the Center for the Global Learner at DTCC, and has quite a list of international places she has visited. .

Tom Harris

At Large Director

Tom is a retired attorney. His family has strong ties with Japan. He has been active in conducting the CROP walks for many years.

Richard Jaworski

At Large Director

Rich is retired from the U.S. Department of State, and has lived in many countries around the world.

Vivian Wan

At Large Director

Vivian is orginally from China, and has worked with many US non-profit organizations.

Ronda Pierce

Arusha

Ronda is enjoying a career in IT. She has lived abroad, and has traveled extensively in Africa.

Guillermo Solares

Celaya

In addition to serving as Vice President of Sister Cities of Durham, he also serves as the Chair of our Celaya City Committee.

Elsa Jimenez

Celaya

Elsa is a native of Celaya. Now her career in NC includes translation and real estate.

Nancy Proia

Durham, UK

Nancy has many international interests and experiences, especially with visits to friends in England.

Randy Griffin

Kavala

Randy had an earlier career in Durham's tobacco industry, which took him to Turkey and Greece.

Anne Berkley

Kostroma

Anne is a retired librarian, having worked with the Durham County Public Library many years. She has close ties with friends in Kostroma.