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OUR TEAM

Education and Special Projects Director
Nicole Struth

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.

Email:mctorrey@ctwac.org

Tel:(860) 241-6118

Education and Special Projects Director

Nicole Struth

Nicole is the Education and Special Projects Director working to manage and expand CTWAC’s education related programs such as the annual Model UN. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Western Connecticut State University, teaching a course on world governments, economies, and cultures. Nicole completed a dual graduate degree program, receiving an M.A. in International Relations from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and a Masters of Development Studies from the International Institute of Social Studies at the Erasmus University Rotterdam. Prior to her studies, Nicole served as an AmeriCorps VISTA in Washington State assisting with the management of a college preparedness program for underserved high school students. Nicole has extensive travel experience that includes living abroad in Germany and The Netherlands.

Email:nstruth@ctwac.org

Tel:(860) 566-8552

FELLOWS & INTERNS

Education Assistant
Elizabeth Paige Simms

Project Consultant and Liaison for the Global Security Forum

Alden Leader

Alden is also a 2021 Presidential Management Fellowship finalist. Alden was formerly on the CTWAC team as a Global Fellow, formerly a fellow at The Leadership Council for Women in National Security, and an editor for the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, the flagship academic publication for the Walsh School of Foreign Service.

Alden holds an M.A. from the Georgetown Security Studies Program. She also holds a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from Northwestern University.

Education Assistant

Elizabeth Paige Simms

Paige is a former Model UN delegate, who credits the program for inspiring her interest in pursuing global affairs. Paige grew up in Newtown, CT, and is currently a History major at the University of Toronto in Canada. She plans to continue her global affairs studies at graduate school. Her favorite area of study within global affairs is the study of the interaction of law and history on the global stage to create change within our global environment.

Interested in joining our team? Check out our Fellowship & Intern opportunities!

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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Calendar

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Membership

MEMBERSHIP

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