Our Goal: To increase global competence and understanding through education, collaboration, and thought leadership

The Columbus Council on World Affairs is a non-partisan, non-profit organization founded in 1975 focused on connecting world affairs with the Central Ohio community and beyond. 

Trade. Security. Environment. Health. Population. From Columbus to Beijing to Kandahar, these issues have no borders. Global matters impact us locally. Local matters impact the world. The Columbus Council on World Affairs delivers outstanding programs on the world's most pressing issues, helping you thrive in our global environment.


Our Team

Who We Are


Patrick Terrien

President & CEO

Hannah Meyer

Chief Operations Officer

Jessica Flowers

Director of Education

Jeffrey Jackson

Director of Marketing & Communications

Kendra Polito

Global Scholars Advisor

Emily Mowery

Business & Finance Manager
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Laura Stone

Global Scholars Advisor

Darian Raissi

Program Manager
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Amanda Comstock

Global Scholars Advisor

Sanae Khelladi

Program Coordinator
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Explore our global competency courses and programs now!

Global competency courses and educational tracks
for High School students and professionals.