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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.

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