Washington Educational & Cultural Attaché Association
About WECAA
WECAA was created as a non-profit, non-partisan, non-political organization with the simple goal of providing a platform for diplomats to engage in professional development in Education and Culture, as well as encourage networking and information sharing.
Founders and Board Members
The founding members of the Association are Dr. Popy Rufaidah, Educational/Cultural Attaché, Indonesian Embassy; Jan Du Plain, President, Du Plain Global Enterprises, Inc. and Victor Shiblie, Publisher, Editor in Chief, Washington Diplomat.
Popy Rufaidah (Founder/Board Member)
Attaché of Education and Culture, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Jan Du Plain (Executive Director)
President/CEO, Du Plain Global Enterprises, Inc.
Allyson McKithen (Chair, Board of Directors)
Vice President, International Programs, TCMA, Executive Director, Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
Victor Shiblie ( Treasurer, Board of Directors)
Publisher/Editor, Washington Diplomat
Patricia Elwood (Secretary, Board of Directors)
Communication specialist, DC Council member At-large Anita Bonds
Meet our Staff
Debra Leopold
Social Media Coordinator
Patricia McDougal
WECAA Photographer
Monia Zgarni
Senior Advisor