The Alliance was incorporated in January of 1992 with tax-exempt status as an IRC 501 (c) (3) organization. Official proclamations from the governments of the cities of Tula and Albany, and the support of both governments, attest to the importance and viability of the Alliance.
The Alliance has captured the interest and commitment of several hundred Capital Region leaders. They contribute to the organization’s success through a committee structure that focuses on delivering progress through tangible results. More than 200 families from each country have participated in Alliance programs. In its first 25 years, the Alliance has demonstrated the value of far-reaching and comprehensive exchanges and relationships between regions in dramatically different circumstances. We have learned much about and with each other, and will continue to strive to extend and deepen the relationships between our regions.
- Hon. Kathy M. Sheehan, Mayor of the City of Albany, Honorary Chair
- Mary Grondahl, MA, MBA, ATA Chair
- Vladimir Kuperman, Ph.D., Vice-Chair
- Clifford D. DaVis, Treasurer
- Charlotte S. Buchanan, Esq., Founding Chair
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board is the core entity through which we operate. All members are residents of the Capital Region, and they come from all walks of life. Many speak Russian, and all have a great love of Russia as a culture and nation. The Board meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month via ZOOM. If you would like to be a part of our ZOOM meetings, please contact our Administrator, Mary Williams, at contact@albanytula.org.
- Helen L. Figge, PharmD, MBA
- Ed Fitzgerald, Ph.D. – Chair, Health & Environment Committee
- Kate Kagan, Ph.D.
- Mikhail Kanaev (participates from Russia)
- Anton A. Konev
- Olena (Lena) Lake
- Steven E. Lobel
- Elena Molchanova – Co-Chair, Public Relations Committee (participates from Russia)
- Daniel Robeson, Ph.D. – Chair, Shaye Business Development Committee
- Sonja Stark, – Chair, Public Relations Committee
- Dawn Stuart Weinraub – Temporary Chair, Education & Culture Committee
- Robert A. Willard (participates from Russia)
- Xiabo Xue Romeiko, Ph.D.
ADMINISTRATOR
Mary A. Williams
BOOKKEEPER
Mary A. Williams
PROGRAM COMMITTEES
Most of the work of the Alliance is carried out by our volunteer committees, which are open to anyone interested in getting involved. Programs reflect the needs and interests of individuals and organizations in Tula and the Capital Region over long periods of time.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Email: contact@albanytula.org
Phone: 518.364.0668
Albany-Tula Alliance
PO Box 38170
Albany, NY 12203