A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO
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As 2025 comes to a close, I am proud of how the World Affairs Council of Orange County has evolved to better serve our community during a time of profound global change. This year, we made intentional shifts to increase both impact and accessibility. By moving away from expensive hotel ballrooms and into creative, hosted venues, we opened the door to broader participation and more meaningful dialogue—meeting our community where it is, rather than asking it to come to us. These changes allowed us to focus resources on substance, not spectacle. We also deepened partnerships and collaborations across sectors, recognizing that Orange County’s global role is expanding. With a growing concentration of space and defense companies, and major international sporting events on the horizon, our region is increasingly connected to the world—whether we acknowledge it or not. The need for informed, civil, and practical global engagement has never been clearer. In response, we are sharpening our identity as a service to the community: a trusted convener, translator, and connector in an international landscape that can feel complex and overwhelming. Our work is no longer just about programs —it is about relevance, readiness, and responsibility. This impact report reflects what we have accomplished together in 2025. It also points to what lies ahead. We hope our work earns your confidence and your support, as we continue building a World Affairs Council worthy of Orange County’s present—and its future.
Jayne Herring President & CEO World Affairs of Orange County
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