The Winston-Salem Sister Cities Board was established by a resolution adopted by the Winston-Salem City Council on August 18, 1997. It is charged with seeking to promote international cooperation, understanding, and development through a variety of dynamic exchanges with specific cities with whom Winston-Salem maintains an active, formalized relationship.
Seven members are appointed by the Winston-Salem City Council upon the recommendation of the Mayor. The remaining fourteen members are appointed by the Winston Salem Sister Cities Board.
Current Board Members
Dave Van Pelt - Chairman | Michael Robinson - Treasurer |
Scott Plaster - Secretary | Wendy Xiong - Vice Chairman |
Ruben Gonzales | James Hunder |
Ping Lang | Joseph A. Molnar |
Edward Opoku-Dapaah | Terrin Tucker |
Lei Zhang | Zhenlin Zheng |
Doug Atkinson (adjunct) | |
The City of Winston-Salem is represented by Steve Harrison, Business Development Administrator and Sister Cities Coordinator.