Our Leadership

President

Xiao Yin joined the World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana (WAC) in October 2010 and has worked across all its program areas, including International Exchange, Speaker Programs, and Education Initiatives. Under her leadership, WAC went through a brand refresh, hosted thousands of leaders from around the world, and created rigorous global education programming for high school students. In 2020, she led WAC to assume the management of Louisville’s nine Sister Cities relationships. 

Xiao Yin has successfully facilitated programs with distinguished experts on diverse global issues. She and her team are passionate about engaging the community on all matters global, and strongly believes in transformative impact of international cultural exchange. 

Xiao Yin currently serves on the national board of Global Ties U.S. and was a former board member of the World Affairs Councils of America. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Barnard College in New York City.

Exchange Program Manager

Toree Doll joined WAC at the start of 2024 after obtaining her Master's of Political Science from the University of Louisville. Toree began working as the Exchange Program Coordinator in January 2024 and then was promoted to Exchange Program Manager in August 2024.

Toree also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in Chinese Language. While in school, Toree's research focused on international elections, U.S. foreign policy, economics, civil society, and democratic trends in Southeast Asia.

Toree has studied abroad in multiple countries in Europe, China, and Thailand, and plans to continue to travel for the rest of her life. Toree is eager to work as the Exchange Program Manager for WAC to help build cross-cultural connections and encourage international exchange.

In her spare time, Toree will either be at the gym, or curled up reading a good book with her two dogs, Tilly and 宝贝 (bǎo bèi).

Email: toree.doll@worldkentucky.org

Membership & Marketing Coordinator

Bella Beilman joined the world council this February 2024. As a Louisville native, Bella has always been enthralled by the world at large. Before the WAC, Bella was a part of the corporate world, but wanted to make a change and interact more with the community. She holds a B.A. in Political Science and Economics with minors in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and Arabic graduating Chi Omega from the University of Louisville.

Bella is very confident in the City of Louisville and the capacity of Louisvillians to educate themselves and welcome anybody and everybody to our city. Bella is an advocate for discussion and debate, truly believing that all opinions and ideas should have the space to be heard. In her free time, Bella can usually be found at Climb Nulu, cooking and/or baking at home, or exploring the outdoors.

Email: bella.beilman@worldkentucky.org

Program Coordinator

Will Wigginton joined the World Affairs Council in August of 2024. As a lifelong Louisvillian, Will has always been involved with the Louisville community, with aspirations to explore the world at-large. Will attended the University of Louisville, earning a B.S. in political science. He is currently finishing up his M.A. in political science with the department.

Will served as a member of the Louisville Committee on Foreign Relations as one of its student scholars during the 2023-24 academic year. Furthermore, he also received the Paul J. Weber scholarship from the University of Louisville in 2023. During that period, he served as a research assistant for the University of Louisville's Center for Asian Democracy. As a result of these experiences, Will is passionate about America's place in international relations, along with the country's need to foster and repair state relationships around the world.

Email: will.wigginton@worldkentucky.org