Board of Advisers
The SPIA Board of Advisers provides leadership and guidance to the School's Director, staff, and faculty to enhance the School's educational mission; establishes working relationships with leaders in the private, public and nonprofit sectors; and strengthens the financial position of the School. Members of the board cover a wide spectrum of professional affiliations and bring with them varied expertise and experience.
Mr. Daniel Churchill, Chair
Washington, DC
Ambassador Marcelle Wahba, Vice Chair
Washington, DC
Dr. Jamal Al Suwaidi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Ambassador Mark Bellamy
Washington, DC
Mr. Thomas M. Deford
Spruce Head, Maine
Mr. Kenneth M. Hillas, Jr.
Warsaw, Poland
Ms. Marjorie Murray Medd
Norway, Maine
Mr. Bruce Riedel
Alexandria, VA
Ex Officio
John Mahon
SPIA Founding Director
Bahman Baktiari
Director, Research and Academic Programming
Mr. Mike Hastings
Secretary
