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
Wendy Xiong – Vice Chairman
Olu Browne
Ruben Gonzales
Edward Opoku-Dapaah
Lei Zhang
Michael Robinson – Treasurer
Terrin Tucker – Secretary
Tejado Hanchell
James Hunder
Joseph A. Molnar
Zhenlin Zheng
Doug Atkinson (adjunct)
The City of Winston-Salem is represented by Steve Harrison, Business Development Administrator and Sister Cities Coordinator.