February 22, 2012 (Louisville, Ky) - World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana has promoted Xiao Yin Zhao to Executive Director. Zhao started with the organization as Program Manager of its International Visitor Program a year and a half ago and was responsible for coordinating international visitors brought to the region through federally funded programs including the US Dept. of State, Library of Congress and USAID. In her new role, Zhao will manage the day to day operations of the organization including overseeing events, fundraising and community relations for the organization.
Prior to joining the World Affairs Council, Zhao worked in the areas of corporate social responsibility at Jones Apparel Group, Ford Institute for Human Security and the Citizens for Global Solutions, all based in Pennsylvania.
“I’m excited to lead this organization and to see how we can make an even bigger impact on our community as it relates to international affairs,” said Zhao. “In today’s world it benefits all to think globally and the World Affairs Council strives to build relationships with locals and international visitors as well as offer educational opportunities and programming on global topics.”
Zhao took part in the University of Pittsburgh’s doctoral program for International Affairs and received her B.A. in Political Economics from Barnard College, Columbia University. Zhao is fluent in Chinese and has taught English in Wuhan, China. She currently resides in Louisville with her husband and two children.
About The World Affairs Council
The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana is a non-profit organization, celebrating more than 25 years of service to the Louisville community. The World Affairs Council seeks to promote international affairs to the region through its international visitor program and speaker events. For more information on the Council visit www.worldkentucky.org.
A panel of five Canadian women
spoke to our members at the Muhammad Ali Center this week on the topic
of Modern Muslim Women. The women are involved in a range of initiatives
from providing support for women in Afghanistan to working with local
teens in the Muslim community on self-esteem issues. What issues do you feel Muslim women face in Louisville and what solutions have you seen? 
