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Programs and Outreach Associate
Abby Noyes

CEO

Megan Torrey

Megan Clark Torrey is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the World Affairs Council of CT. Megan became the Executive Director in March 2014, after having served as Program Director since 2003. She oversees the development and delivery of world class programming that educates the community on global affairs. Recently, Megan implemented a nation-wide World Affairs Council series focused on global women’s health, helped pilot a leadership mission to Brazil and produced a mini-documentary on Henry Kissinger that featured several former Secretaries of State. Megan has facilitated the visits of several world leaders to the Council in Hartford. During her time at CTWAC, the Council has expanded the scope and reach of its programming by implementing new technology and communications initiatives. Ms. Torrey has two degrees in international relations and diplomacy. Her research interests include inclusive security and the role of women in post-conflict situations and citizen participation in foreign policy. Before joining the World Affairs Council in 2003, she worked with UNESCO’s International Year for the Culture of Peace at the headquarters in Paris and at the United Nations International Training Research Institute for the Advancement of Women. A member of several professional organizations, Megan has traveled extensively all over the world.

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Programs and Outreach Associate

Abby Noyes

Abby Noyes is the Programs and Outreach Associate of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. She oversees our communications, creates content and programs that bring global developments to our audiences, and works to expand our network. Abby joined us in July 2022 a year after graduating from Elon University with a B.A. in Spanish and International/Global Studies with a regional concentration in Europe, as well as an Economics minor. As part of her education, she studied abroad at the Universidad de Sevilla in Spain, where she focused on government institutions and international trade and finance. Her senior thesis focused on migrant labor opportunism under the Spanish Protectorate in Morocco. Her research interests include global security regarding trade and security alliances, and economic policies and conditions related to geopolitical developments. She enjoys hiking, swimming, and learning new languages.

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Education Manager

Daibhidh Stewart

Daibhidh Stewart is the Education Manager at the World Affairs Council of Connecticut, currently overseeing CTWAC’s education programs and the annual Model UN. He graduated in 2023 from the University of Hartford with a B.A. in International Studies, and a concentration in Global Security. His senior capstone focused on effective international law for Outer Space security for both public and private actors in the sector, and had the opportunity to present his work at the University’s Undergraduate Research and Creativity Colloquium. Daibhidh was introduced to the World Affairs Council as a Hartford student and is an alum of the organization’s Model UN —which combined with his experiences traveling and sparked his passion for international affairs. He is passionate about community development and education, as well as history, politics, and their intersection with science. In his spare time, you will most often find him reading, writing, or spending time outdoors.

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FELLOWS & INTERNS

Program Assistant

Jonah Gosnay

Jonah is a senior at Southern Connecticut State University majoring in Political Science and Anthropology and minoring in Philosophy. A member of the Southern chapters of Alpha Beta Kappa, Anthropology Society, vice president and secretary of Phi Sigma Tau, president of Omicron Delta Kappa and an on-campus tutor, Jonah cherishes taking part in organizing campus engagement and informed discussion on a range of critical issues. Jonah developed a love of global affairs through travel to his mother’s home country of Germany and informative discussion with fellow community members with roots across the globe. Jonah hopes to pursue a career in public policy upon graduation and will be applying to law school in the fall.

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SECURITY

Security Consultant

Cabot

Cabot is a good boy.

Leading his team at the Hartford Police Department, Vice, Intelligence, & Narcotics Division, Cabot keeps our community safe at CTWAC events.

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Global Security Forum

GLOBAL SECURITY FORUM

The region's premier security forum featuring topic experts, military leaders and government officials

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Diplomat Reception

THE DIPLOMAT

Diplomats from 25+ countries gather in Hartford for the business networking event of the year

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Model United Nations

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MODEL UNITED NATIONS

1,000+ high school students from Connecticut debate the world's most pressing issues

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MEMBERSHIP

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