Sister Cities International of Fresno
Fresno's Five Active Sister Cities
Kochi, Japan
Council Ambassador – Larry Westerlund
Chair – Dale Ikeda
kochi@fresnosistercities.com
Verona, Italy
Council Ambassador – Henry T. Perea
Chair – Pat R. DiCicco
verona@fresnosistercities.com
Afula, Israel
Council Ambassador – Cynthia Sterling
Chair – Sue Gandenberger
afula@fresnosistercities.com
Münster, Germany
Council Ambassador – Larry Westerlund
Chair – John McAulife
munster@fresnosistercities.com
Etchmiadzin, Armenia
Council Ambassador – Andreas Borgeas
Chair – Vahagn Bznouni
etchmiadzin@fresnosistercities.com
Exploratory Committees
Nimes, France
Chair – Pierre-Paul Villafafila
nimes@fresnosistercities.com
Taishan, China
Chair – Ben Jew
taishan@fresnosistercities.com
Inactive Sister Cities
Taraz, Khazakstan (formerly Djambul, Russia)
taraz@fresnosistercities.com
Ba’Quabah, Iraq
baquabah@fresnosistercities.com
Board of Directors
Chairman – Mayor Ashley Swearengin, City of Fresno
President – Linda Motschiedler
Vice President – Judie Brown
Treasurer – Linda Ginise
More Information
Linda Motschiedler, President
info@fresnosistercities.com




