April 23: WACC Earth Day Speaker Series (Virtual) with Shannon Binns, Founder & Executive Director of Sustain Charlotte
Join us for a WACC Speaker Series virtual presentation with Shannon Binns, Founder & Executive Director of Sustain Charlotte.
April 9: WACC Speaker Series (Virtual): Dr. David Callaway, Medical Director, Atrium Health CMC- Main
Join us for a WACC Speaker Series virtual presentation with Dr. David Callaway, Medical Director, Atrium Health CMC- Main, Chief Medical Officer at Team Rubicon, and WACC Board of Directors member.
March 5: WACC Speaker Series Panel with Rachael Dean Wilson (R), Head of External Affairs, and David Salvo, Deputy Director (D) both at The Alliance for Securing Democracy GalleryMarch 5: WACC Speaker Series Panel with Rachael Dean Wilson (R), Head of External Affairs, and David Salvo, Deputy Director (D) both at The Alliance for Securing Democracy
March 5: WACC Speaker Series Panel with Rachael Dean Wilson (R), Head of External Affairs, and David Salvo, Deputy Director (D) both at The Alliance for Securing Democracy
Founded by Hillary Clinton and Marco Rubio's foreign policy advisers following the 2016 election, the Alliance for Securing Democracy operates on the belief that bipartisanship is central to combating the threat of foreign interference in an impactful way. Rachael Dean Wilson and David Salvo will share their expert insight on the current state of the 2020 elections, the role of state-backed media, and how North Carolinians can stay informed on disinformation and voter security.
December 4: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with Ambassador Robert Pearson, US Ambassador to Turkey (2000-2003)
Join us as Ambassador Pearson shares his insight on the future of American diplomacy and the cultural and historic context regarding Turkey's actions in Syria.
October 17: WACC Executive Series with Laura Phillips, SVP of Global Sustainability at Walmart Inc.
Join us as Laura Phillips shares her insight on Walmart's environmental responsibilities and efforts, as well how the private sector can work to build a lower-carbon economy.
September 25: WACC Speaker Series with Helen Zia, Journalist, Activist, and Author of “Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese who Fled Mao’s Revolution” GallerySeptember 25: WACC Speaker Series with Helen Zia, Journalist, Activist, and Author of “Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese who Fled Mao’s Revolution”
September 25: WACC Speaker Series with Helen Zia, Journalist, Activist, and Author of “Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese who Fled Mao’s Revolution”
As the daughter of Chinese immigrants, Helen Zia will share her insight on the historic migrant and refugee exodus during Mao's chairmanship, as well as the lessons America can learn from the revolution.
September 5: WACC Speaker Series with The Honorable Paul Dabbar, Under Secretary for Science, U.S. Department of Energy
Paul Dabbar will share his insight on the current state of energy research and technology, as well as the global impact and legacy of the U.S. energy program.
SOLD OUT March 6: WACC Speaker Series with Roland Nelles, Chief U.S. Correspondent, Der Spiegel Online
Nelles will share his expert insight on developments in Germany and the E.U., and his perspective on U.S. foreign policy and the future of the transatlantic relationship from politics to business and relations between the people.
February 20: WACC Speaker Series with Jim Walsh, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs GalleryFebruary 20: WACC Speaker Series with Jim Walsh, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
February 20: WACC Speaker Series with Jim Walsh, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
Jim Walsh will share his expertise on the global dimensions of the domestic opioid crisis in terms of healthcare, law enforcement, community health, and policy.
November 28th: WACC Speaker Series Luncheon with Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, Prisoner of “Hanoi Hilton” and United States Air Force Veteran
Join us on November 28th for a WACC Speaker Series Luncheon and Private Dinner with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Barry B. Bridger, a highly decorated American Hero, a six years Vietnam prisoner of war, and resident of the famed Hanoi Hilton.