The Collegiate Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is the Ohio State University’s premier international affairs club, home to the OSU Model UN team, the Alger Newsletter, and the United Nations Association. CCWA also hosts the annual Ohio State Model UN Conference (OSUMUN) for high school students in the region.
THE 2022-2023 EXECUTIVE BOARD
Max vore (President)
Major(s)/minor(s): Public Policy analysis & Economics, minor in Spanish
responsibilities: supervise over and set the agenda for all executive board and general body meetings
why i’m in ccwa: It’s a place where sharing thoughts about important issues is encouraged and leads to meaningful conversation and friendships.
In my free time: I love to read, run, and play the banjo
Contact: vore.28@osu.edu
Julia rizzo (Vice President)
Major(s)/minor(s): Public management, leadership, & policy, minor in science & engineering in public interest
Responsibilities: Secondary organizational liaison and general support for the executive board. I also organize CCWA10s and perform the duties of the President in the event the President may become unable.
why i’m in ccwa: ccwa gives me the opportunity to meet new people and participate in a club with so many opportunities. I have made friends through ccwa that are passionate about world affairs, learning new things, and having a 100% guaranteed good time
in my free time: I like to hammock by mirror lake, listen to music, and go to the gym
Contact: rizzo.305@osu.edu
Tyler littlejohn (Director of Finance)
Major(s)/minor(s): public affairs & geography, minor in Korean
Responsibilities: Working with others to form budgets as well as keeping the organization responsible to those budgets.
why i’m in ccwa: to learn more about international affairs and to be a part of a tight-knit community on campus!
in my free time: I enjoy reading, going on runs, trying new foods, and hanging out with friends!
Contact: littlejohn.69@osu.edu
INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (IAC)
James welch (Director of Membership)
Major(s)/minor(s): international relations and diplomacy & Spanish, minor in religious studies
Responsibilities: Facilitating community among club members through events dedicated to recruiting and retaining members.
why i’m in CCWA: to learn about and discuss international affairs, for good friends, and for a 100% guaranteed good time
in my free time: listen to music, ride my bike, watch film and television
Contact: welch.588@osu.edu
mariel trinidad (Executive Secretary)
Major(s)/minor(s): International relations and diplomacy & strategic communications, minor in city and regional planning
Responsibilities: Maintaining the CCWA website, newsletter, and blog and managing internal communication.
why i’m in CCWA: to engage more with the global community in an environment that promotes meaningful friendships and discussion!
in my free time: I love to read about political economy, sing with my acapella group, and eat French fries!
Contact: trinidad.22@osu.edu
margo nagle (Recruitment Chair)
Major(s)/minor(s): economics & strategic communications
Responsibilities: Encouraging OSU students to become members and providing a welcoming environment.
why i’m in CCWA: I love learning about world affairs and what is happening outside of Ohio state! ccwa gives me the opportunity to connect with like-minded people who are passionate about global issues
in my free time: I love to hang out with my friends and read!
Contact: nagle.71@osu.edu
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (EAC)
Zander steenrod (Director of Outreach)
Major(s)/minor(s): international relations & french
Responsibilities: Creating connections and collaboration opportunities with other organizations both on OSU’s campus and in Columbus.
why i’m in ccwa: because I enjoy talking about cross-state and cultural relationships!
in my free time: I enjoy playing violin, baking, taking walks, and looking fabulous.
Contact: steenrod.12@osu.edu
Matthew snyder (director of marketing)
Major(s)/minor(s): political science, minors in history & economics
Responsibilities: Managing CCWA’s branding, social media, and other external communications.
why i’m in ccwa: I really like international affairs!
in my free time: I love running, reading, and playing video games.
Contact: snyder.2004@osu.edu
BRANCH LEADERS
Neha Checka (UNA President)
Major(s)/minor(s): Public Health Major
Responsibilities: Responsible for leading the UNA branch of CCWA. In charge of coordinating and organizing events and fundraisers.
why i’m in ccwa: Learning about global politics and interacting with brilliant people.
Contact: Checka.1@osu.edu
yajat dhawan (mun sENIOR Head Delegate)
Major(s)/minor(s): dual degree, bsc in cse & economics
Responsibilities: Responsible for running Ohio State’s Model UN Team. coordinating conference schedule, and organizing training sessions for our delegates.
why i’m in ccwa: in my opinion, understanding the millions of global issues we face today are best understood when we talk about them with likeminded peers in a friendly setting.
Contact: ohiostateheadelegate@gmail.com
Angela Heaney (Alger Editor-in-Chief)
major(s)/minor(s): international development studies, minor in public policy
Responsibilities: responsible for overseeing the editorial board of Alger magazine, a publication for the discussion of international issues.
why i’m in ccwa: I enjoy having a space to discuss and explore international affairs with people who are also interested in it. i’m always learning something new!
in my free time: I enjoy writing, yoga, ballroom dancing, learning languages, and being with friends.
Contact: algermagazineosu@gmail.com