Rachel Hampe - Having served on the Board of Directors since 2005, Rachel has seen it all. Serving in various capacities over the years, Rachel has played a strong role in the growth and evolution of WACNH, acting as a key anchor to critical supporters. As a member of the Litigation Department at McLane Middleton, Rachel brings a wealth of legal experience to ensure WACNH remains a healthy and strong organization. Entering the second year of her term as Board Secretary, Rachel looks forward to cultivating a new generation of global leaders right here in the state. 

Rachel particularly enjoys the international visitor exchange programs run by WACNH. Having grown up in a household that welcomed international visitors over for dinner, Rachel remembers how eye opening these experiences were for her and wants to open the global door for as many other people as possible.

Pete Datillo -  Having served on the WACNH Board for three years, Pete has appreciated the strength of this globally focused organization. He was recently able to observe his first high school diplomacy simulation, which brought this program to life for him. After seeing how engaged the students were, Pete became inspired to share this program with his community contacts and encourage them to get their schools involved. Working in the critical minerals field, Pete has connections all around the world, providing him with an unique perspective on the work of the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire.

Pete particularly enjoys the event programs of WACNH, particularly the ability of the Council to bring different communities together for challenging, but civil conversations. He looks forward to continuing to support the growth of this important organization and building new global connections.

Bill Gauthier - Bill is excited by the prospect of joining the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire's Board of Directors, an organization he sees as providing meaningful opportunities to current and future global leaders. As a business consultant and educator, Bill brings a wealth of knowledge around organizational change and growth, which will give WACNH an edge as it continues to refine its various educational programs. In addition, Bill has taken on numerous volunteer roles and just finished his term as the Board Chair of the Exeter Regional Cooperative School Board.

Bill is particularly interested in issues of organizational governance and structure. He is excited to support WACNH as it continues to build the strategy and infrastructure to support the growth of this important organization. 

Sara Nanez - Being drawn to the work of the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire by its commitment to informed global dialogue, Sara sees great value in what is accomplished by this small, but mighty, organization. The opportunity to join this Board and help set the strategic direction, with a focus on bringing in younger audiences, inspires her to get more deeply involved with WACNH. Having had many international experiences throughout her life, including completing her Master's Degree in Barcelona, Spain, she is looking to support global connections from right here in New Hampshire. In addition, as a Wealth Advisor, she sees how essential relationship-building, community engagement, and thoughtful dialogue are to effective leadership and communities.

Sara is particularly drawn to WACNH because she values organizations that create space for informed international dialogue, while making those conversations meaningful and accessible at the community level.

Tricia Santamaria Utley - Sees the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire as a strong community resource that can help the business community better understand how global dynamics affect their businesses and to better integrate these business leaders into global conversations. As the co-owner of a social enterprise and consultancy, Tricia brings a wealth of connections and communities that will benefit from engagement with WACNH. Always a connector, Tricia appreciates the ability of WACNH to convene broad audiences for community level conversations on global issues.

Tricia is particularly drawn to the WACNH Global Business Summit - Consulate Reception and looks forward to the opportunity to help grow this critical program. The more businesses that can connect with Consulates, the faster businesses can expand their global markets.