Thank you and congratulations to our WSS VP of Corporate Engagement, Maria Giannopoulos (
@greekmaria ), for her leadership and fantastic work managing the 2026 Cherry Blossom Program (
@cherryblossomprogram )!
In addition to her role on the WSS Board, Maria serves as Vice President of Events for the National Conference of State Societies, the umbrella organization for all state societies in Washington, D.C.
In this role, Maria has done an amazing job planning activities and leading the 2026 Cherry Blossom Program (
@cherryblossomprogram ) delegates, young women representing US states and territories, across Washington, D.C. this past week for a series of once-in-lifetime educational, cultural, and professional development opportunities.
Maria led this year’s delegates through visits to embassies, the US State Department, the White House, the Japanese Ambassador’s residence, a professional development panel at the US Capitol, and so much more.
Thank you, Maria, for all your hard work to make this program a success!