Background
Chisolm, Barbara Wille was born on December 8, 1936 in Albany, New York, United States. Daughter of Edmund James and Marian Virginia (Titter) Bowen.
world affairs organization executive
Chisolm, Barbara Wille was born on December 8, 1936 in Albany, New York, United States. Daughter of Edmund James and Marian Virginia (Titter) Bowen.
Bachelor, Smith College, 1958. Master of Arts, University London, 1960.
Acting director research department Metropolitan Museum, New York City, 1966-1969. Director Art Gallery of the China Institute, 1969-1971. New York-New England director, lecturer National Fine Arts Associates, Washington, 1974-1988.
Former executive director, president Forum for World Affairs, Stamford, Connecticut, 1989-2000, board directors. President World Affairs Council American, Washington, 1998—2001, chairman emeritus, from 2001. Invited guest, Japan, 1992, Hong Kong, 93, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Brussels, 1996, Foreign Ministry Brazil, 1997, Foreign Ministry Taiwan, 1999, Singapore, 99, Morocco, 2000, Foreign Ministry Lebanon, 2002.
Director Asheville Symphony Orchestra Board, from 2004. Member of Foreign Policy Association (board directors), Women's Foreign Policy Group.
Married Roland Frank Wille, July 2, 1969 (deceased July 1988). Children: Serena Bowen Wille, Alison Brevard. Married Oliver Beirne Chisolm, August 10, 1991.