WACC Partner Program: World Affairs Council of Connecticut and Global Santa Fe (FREE PROGRAM)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as part of a nationwide WAC partnership program on March 31st for a town hall on U.S. Foreign Policy with Senator Murphy and fellow citizens across the nation. We’ll address the massive changes to the State Department, the role of the U.S. in conflicts around the world, and relationships with allies and adversaries alike.

Moderated by: Megan Torrey, CEO, World Affairs Council of Connecticut

Date: March 31st, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT
Cost: Free
Via Zoom*

*Zoom links will be sent to all registrants via email

Hosted by the World Affairs Council of Connecticut in partnership with World Affairs Councils across the nation, including: Alaska World Affairs Council, Global Santa Fe, Global Ties Arizona, Peoria Area World Affairs Council, Tennessee World Affairs Council, Upstate International, Vermont Council on World Affairs, Worcester World Affairs Council, World Affairs Council of Atlanta, World Affairs Council of Austin, World Affairs Council of Charlotte, World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, World Affairs Council of Miami, World Affairs Council of Northwest Ohio, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, World Affairs Council of San Antonio, and the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts.

 

 

 

Biography: 

Speaker: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT)

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), is a member of the Foreign Relations Committee; the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee; and the Appropriations Committee. He previously served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Connecticut’s fifth congressional district. Before being elected to Congress, he served for eight years in the Connecticut state legislature.

Moderator: 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.