The Washington State Coalition for International Education Steering Committee consists of volunteers who help guide the plans of the Coalition. The Steering Committee generally meets several times a year, as needed.
Current Members
- Aysha Haq, Chair, Project Manager of the 2004 Summit, Newsletter editor, and Project Director for the 2010 Grant for Multi-State Initiatives on Critical Issues
- Katherine Barr, Global Education Advocate, (former) Research and Learning Coordinator for Global Washington
- Kelly Martin, Social Studies and International Education Program Supervisor, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
- Jennifer Geist, Coordinator of International Programs for Bridges to Understanding; former lead teacher for International Education and Resource Network (iEARN)
- Laura Adriance, Director of Professional Development, World Affairs Council Global Classroom, Seattle
- Liora Minkin, Principal and International Education Advocate
- Michele Anciaux Aoki, World Languages Program Supervisor, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction; member of 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 State Teams, and Project Director for State Innovations grants 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2008
- Tania Westby, Program Director, Bridges to Understanding
Previous members of the Steering Committee:
- Caleb Perkins, (former) Social Studies and International Education Supervisor, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, member of 2004 State Team
- Carey Moore, Pacific Village Institute
- Cynthia Rekdal, Executive Director of WSAME and member of 2002 State Team
- David Woodward, President of Associates in Cultural Exchange; member of 2004 State Team; Project Director for State Innovations grant 2004
- Greg Siegler, Advocate of International Education, member of FIUTS Board of Directors
- Greg Tuke, Former Executive Director, Bridges to Understanding; formerly of Powerful Schools, Seattle; Project Director for State Innovations grant 2006
- Kristin Hayden, Executive Director, OneWorld Now! and member of 2003 State Team
- Lili Hein, formerly Program Coordinator of the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle and member of 2003 State Team
- Loretta Ferguson, Special Education Teacher and International Educator
- Masaru Kibukawa, Steering Committee Chair 2004-2005
- Sandra Chait, formerly of Africa Studies program at University of Washington
- Toshi Moriguchi, CFO Uwajimaya and member of 2002 State Team
- William Linser, Social Studies teacher, Robinswood High School in Bellevue School District, and member of 2002 State Team
We thank you for your involvement with the Coalition!