The International Committee is enumerated as a Special Committee of the Boy Scouts of America, established to ensure that the BSA is well represented abroad and that our Scouts at home can benefit from the wonderful events and initiatives happening around the world.
The BSA International Committee is chaired and led by the BSA’s International Commissioner, Kent Clayburn. Janine Halverson serves as the staff advisor to the International Committee and is the BSA’s Director of the International Department. International Scouting is part of the BSA’s Outdoor Adventures program, along with the four High Adventure Bases, Outdoor Program & Properties Department, the 2021 National Jamboree and the Order of the Arrow.
The Committee relies on three International Vice Chairs: Lou Paulson (Promotion to Scouts), and Brad Valdyke (Tools to Councils) and Phillip Zabriskie (Supporting World Scouting). Lisa Cristiano is the BSA’s Senior Program Administration Specialist for the International Department.
To contact a member of Staff or the International Commissioner please email international@scouting.org. If you would like assistance with a particular program, please see the pillar chart and contact form below to reach the correct Vice-Chair.
Finally, a full list of International Committee Advisors, Members, Ambassadors, and Staff can also be found on this page. These individuals are the only individuals approved and vetted by the BSA’s International Commissioner to represent the BSA abroad.
BSA Charter and Bylaws
The International Committee is a special committee authorized to represent the Corporation in connection with the World Scouting Organization and to support other international initiatives authorized by the Executive Committee. The International Commissioner shall serve as the chair and appoint members of the International Committee. (Article 3, Section 8, Clause 19)
Mission of the International Committee & Department
To promote youth membership growth in the Boy Scouts of America by providing opportunities for Scouts to become active citizens of the world by empowering and equipping local council international activities through effective adult volunteers who support World Scouting.
International Committee Leadership
Kent Clayburn - International Commissioner & Committee Chair
Janine Halverson - International Director & Staff Advisor
Lou Paulson – Vice-Chair, Promotion to Scout
Brad Valdyke – Vice-Chair, Tools to Councils
Phillip Zabriskie – Vice-Chair, Supporting World Scouting
Full Committee Directory
The following individuals are appointed to the BSA’s International Committee or serve as International Ambassadors.
| Thomas D. Allen |
| Del Bishop |
| David L. Briscoe |
| William F. Cronk |
| Charles W. Dahlquist, II |
| John R. Donnell |
| Clark W. Fetridge |
| Harold C. Friend, M.D. |
| Peter Hyman |
| Andrew Jost |
| James T. Morris |
| Eleanor S. Morrison |
| Stephen W. Owen |
| John F. Pyfer, Jr. |
| Gregory D. Sawyer |
| Dr. Bruce R. Trefz |
| James S. Wilson, D.M. |
| James S. Turley |
| Bray Barnes | Messengers of Peace |
| Neal Clayburn | 2021 National Jamboree |
| Dr. William Finerty | Float |
| Jennifer Hancock | Older Youth |
| Reece Kilbey | Promotions & Older Youth |
| Ed Lynes | JOTA/JOTI |
| Lou Paulson | Vice-Chair & Regional Foundation |
| Meghan Pierson | Older Youth |
| Scott Sorrels | Float |
| William Wallace | Events |
| Allen D. Brown | |
| C. Bari Saunders | |
| Brad Valdyke | Vice-Chair |
| Armando Aguirre | Regional Committee |
| Ajey Chandra | Regional Committee |
| Edward Andrew Chapman | World Committee |
| Joshua Dick | KISC & Regional Foundation |
| Jack D. Furst | USFIS |
| Marshall E. Hollis | Gilwell |
| Wayne M. Perry | USFIS |
| Gus Sanchez | Regional Committee Mentor |
| Robert Sinclair | World Scout Foundation |
| Willy Xiao | WOSM External Representative |
| Phillip Zabriskie | Vice-Chair |
What is an International Ambassador? They are key International volunteers who are not a member of the Committee. The ambassador program, newly refreshed, recognizes those individuals who have been appointed by the International Committee to assist in the work and mission of the Committee & Department.
| Jordan Armstrong | tbd |
| Mark Beese | Tools to Councils |
| Dottie Brown | Tools to Councils |
| Amy Burdick | Supporting World Scouting |
| Todd Christian | Promotion to Scouts |
| Karla Christian | Tools to Councils |
| Bill Daggett | Tools to Councils |
| Joey Dierdorf | Promotion to Scouts |
| Charles Echard | Promotion to Scouts |
| Eugene Foley | Supporting World Scouting |
| Pat Fountain | Tools to Councils |
| Seth Griffith | Promotion to Scouts |
| Matthew Mann | Tools to Councils |
| Savi McMillan | Promotion to Scouts |
| Jack Otto | Promotion to Scouts |
| Dave Shelburne | Promotion to Scouts |
| Josh Squirrell | Promotion to Scouts |
| Brigitte Therivel | Supporting World Scouting |
| Pratik Vaidya | Promotion to Scouts |
| Christa Waterwiese | Promotion to Scouts |
| Robbie Dzierzanowski | Promotion to Scouts |