Board of DirectorsThe BPIA Board of Directors provides overall direction, fiduciary responsibility, and strategic guidance for the organization. Board members help shape the mission and priorities of BPIA, steward its financial health, and ensure accountability to members, partners, and the broader international affairs community. The Board serves as the anchor of governance, ensuring that BPIA remains a trusted, impactful, and future-ready institution.
Committee and Working Group Chair AppointmentsBPIA’s committees carry out the daily work of the organization, ensuring that our programs, membership services, events, and communications thrive. Committee chairs and action officers lead with dedication, coordinating volunteer teams and driving initiatives that advance BPIA’s mission. Committee leadership is where members develop hands-on skills, build networks, and directly contribute to shaping the future of the association. To connect with committee leadership, visit here.
Serving on BPIA Leadership (Nominations & More)Nominations for all roles—including Board positions, advisory councils, and committee leadership—open in November of each year. All terms run for one calendar year, from January through December. BPIA Board of Directors are elected by the vote of the general body members. The slate of advisory council members is voted on by the Board of Directors. The slate of Committee chairs is approved by the Board of Directors. For more details, members can reference the BPIA Handbook or contact governance@iabpia.org. Why These Entities MatterBPIA’s Board of Directors, advisory councils, and committees are more than organizational structures—they are the backbone of our community. These entities create checks and balances, distribute leadership, and ensure every member has a pathway to engage. Without them, BPIA could not grow sustainably, uphold transparency, or build the professional trust that is vital to our mission. Together, they safeguard our values, represent the diversity of our membership, and enable BPIA to lead with integrity in the international affairs space. |
2026 Board of DirectorsAlexandria J. Maloney, National President Dr. Khulud Khudur, VP of Professional Development & Mentorship Dr. Letisha Malcolm, VP of Education & Exchange Stella Vewessee, VP of Business & Economic Development Bobby Curtis King II, VP of Membership Wayne Brown, VP of Culture & Community Kelly Scavella, VP of Strategy Salome Daniel, Secretary Tyisse Baxter, Assistant Secretary Kadijha Kuanda, Chief of Staff Lisa Irambona, Chief Protocol Officer Alexis White, Historian Morgan Mickle, Board Member At-Large Jennifer Stephen, Board Member At-Large Violet Esipila, Board Member At-Large | 2025 Board of DirectorsAlexandria J. Maloney, President Wayne Browne, VP of Professional Development Myles Ibanez, VP of Education & Exchange Clifford Young, VP of Business & Economic Development Adaobi “Ada” Ezeadum, VP of Membership Justin K. Rogers, VP of Operations Michelle C. Washington, VP of Strategy & Impact Oona Nelson, Secretary Lassine Cherif, Treasurer Kyle Balfour, Assistant Treasurer Angela Tate, Board Member At-Large Ethel Mwedziwendira, Board Member At-Large Morgan Mickle, Board Member At-Large Iminah Laura Ahmad, Board Member At-Large | 2024 Board of DirectorsAlexandria J. Maloney, President Michelle Washington, Vice President of Professional Development & Mentoring Violet Esipila, Vice President of Business & Economic Development Myles Ibanez, Vice President of Education & Exchange London McCloud, Vice President of Membership Maelle Hunt, Vice President of Operations Oona Nelson, Secretary Morgan Mickle, Assistant Secretary Lassine Cherif, Treasurer Ethel Mwedziwendira, Board Member At-Large Cory Bullock, Board Member At-Large Evan Webb, Board Member At-Large Herline Mathieu, Board Member At-Large |
2023 Board of DirectorsAlexandria J. Maloney, President Michelle Washington, Interim VP of Professional Development and Mentoring Bobby Curtis King II, VP of Education and Exchange Kholofelo Kugler, VP of Business and Economic Development Lassine Cherif, Treasurer Abiodun Adeoye, Secretary Jonathon Cummings, Board Member At-Large Ethel Mwedziwendira, Board Member At-Large M. Julian Goldstein, Board Member At-Large | 2022 Board of DirectorsAlexandria J. Maloney, President Sandile Hlatshwayo, VP of Professional Development and Mentoring John "Cal" Williams, VP of Business and Economic Development Danny Evans, VP of Education and Exchange McGarth Jean Thomas, Treasurer Lassine Cherif, Assistant Treasurer Christian A. Chung, Secretary Breonna Stanton, Assistant Secretary Clifton W. Jeffrey Jr., Board Member At-Large Ambassador Eunice S. Reddick (Ret.), Board Member At-Large Yvonne Hubbard, Board Member At-Large |
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BPIA membership is open to all applicants who support our mission and goals without regard to race, religion/creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual preference or identity. | Mailing Address BPIA P.O. Box 55922 Washington, DC 20011 |
