E-mail: travis@westarctica.info

His Royal Highness studied Theatre and Anthropology at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania from 1997 - 2000.  He also attended Harvard Business School Online and completed the two year acting conservatory at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in West Hollywood, California.

Grand Duke Travis served in the United States Navy as an Intelligence Specialist from 2001 - 2008 where he was a recognized expert in the fields of anti-terrorism and foreign country military capabilities.  He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Shining Express, and the Global War on Terrorism.

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His Royal Highness is a passionate lover of art, and a generous patron of Los Angeles art museums.  He also enjoys amateur astronomy, film, philosophy, Shakespeare, and world history.  The Grand Duke spends his leisure time hiking, training as an amateur boxer, and long-distance running.

E-mail: pm@westarctica.info

The Prime Minister and Chief Operating Officer of Westarctica was elected to the office by popular election on February 11th, 2019.  Prior to becoming Westarctica's Prime Minister, Duke Jordan served as the Minister of Citizenship & Immigration as well as Commissioner of the Civilian Corps.

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The Duke previously served for eight years in the United States Army and has extensive experience in the medical field as well as comprehensive knowledge of non-profit fundraising and financial management.  His Grace has also worked with Native American tribes in the Midwestern United States.

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Upon introducing himself to the Grand Duke, he stated: "I, however, am a practical man, and prefer something that takes up so much time to feel like it enriches world, not just myself."

E-mail: admin@westarctica.info

Westarctica's Minister of Technology has over fifteen years of experience as a software engineer and software QA manager. He is responsible for maintaining our technological assets, including our official website and e-mail server.

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Prior to joining Westarctica's executive team, His Royal Highness worked for such prestigious companies as Microsoft, MySpace, and SoCal Edison. He earned his Masters of Science in Information Systems from Osmania University with distinction in 2003.

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In 2014, Dinny met Grand Duke Travis and they embarked on a journey of love. He was given the title Marquis of Sarnoff and made a Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Snowflake in recognition of his significant contributions to Westarctica. The Marquis and the Grand Duke married in a civil ceremony on December 28th, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Immediately following the ceremony, Dinny was given the title Prince-Consort of Westarctica.

E-mail: foreign@westarctica.info

The Foreign Minister is responsible for our nation's interactions with other countries and their representatives.  He is the guiding voice concerning Westarctica's diplomatic policies and the chief diplomat in the Foreign Office.

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Count Stefan has eleven years of experience in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of Great Britain as an Attaché, Vice-Consul and Consul.  He has also served as a government advisor for the United Kingdom concerning Trade and Investment for North America where he provided regulatory guidance concerning stem cell work, intellectual property, nanotechnology, and skills development.

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His Lordship earned a PhD in Biotechnology Engineering from Tufts University and is a leading authority in Tissue Engineering, Immunology, and Organ Research as well as international science policy and regulation in North America, Europe, and Asia.

E-mail: comms@westarctica.info

One of the newest members of the Royal Council, our Minister of Communications is currently tasked with managing Westarctica's Twitter account as well as helping us branch out to other social media platforms.  Danni is a recent graduate of Cal State Channel Islands where she earned an AA in Graphic Design and a BA in Digital Media.  Her previous experience running Twitter accounts has given her a unique brand of humor that resonates strongly with Millennials.  In Danni's words: "Sass is good."

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She has been a citizen of Westarctica since 2016, having come to our nation as part of the GISHWHES competition during which over 1,000 people became Westarcticans in an international scavenger hunt organized by Supernatural actor Misha Collins.

E-mail: commerce@westarctica.info

The Minister of Commerce is responsible for managing the creation and distribution of Westarctica's various product offerings and souvenirs of our nation.  The Baron's first duty was designing and printing our first paper banknotes, the Ice Mark.  It is anticipated that His Lordship will eventually assume responsibility over Westarctica's stamps and coins in the future.

The Baron of Bastanchury has an undergraduate degree in Anthropology and an MA and PhD (ABD) in Sociology. In 2018, His Lordship was appointed to the Ministry of Information where he oversaw the maintenance of Encyclopedia Westarctica, a wiki created in 2018 that serves as a digital archive of Westarctica's people, places, and past events.

E-mail: immigration@westarctica.info

The Minister of Citizenship & Immigration is responsible for handling all interactions with Westarctica's citizenship population.  His Grace's primary duties include moderating our extremely popular Citizen's Group on Facebook as well as processing the incoming citizenship applications and making sure every new citizen receives a warm welcome.

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August became a Westarctica citizen during GISHWHES 2016. In March of 2018, August was made a member of the nobility, as the Duke of Fox Grove. He was among the first to join the Westarctica Civilian Corps the following month.  After serving as Deputy Minister of Immigration for two months, the Duke was promoted to head the Ministry.

e-mail:ed@westarctica.info

Our Minister of Education is responsible for managing Westarctica's commitment to educating the public on the environment and ecology.  Jama has been given broad authority to set her own agenda for the ministry has determined that its mission shall be: “Ensuring that today’s youth have the knowledge, resources, and motivation to make a better future for all is my passion, and I’m happy to bring that mission to the citizens of Westarctica!”

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She is uniquely suited for the role with extensive experience in educational development and her current work as a Program Administration and Development for a STEM academy based onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida.

e-mail:conserve@westarctica.info

The Duchess of Eights comes from an academic background, having studied Zoology and Environmental Science/Management at Michigan State University.  Her Grace also completed a Master's Degree at the University of Texas at Tyler studying Map Turtle Genetics, and awarded a Ph.D in Biology from the University of Notre Dame for work in conservation genetics of salamanders.

During her schooling, the Duchess has worked many different non-profits, doing everything from working with tigers to surveying reptile populations on public lands, to teaching graduate courses.  She has spent the last three years working for a national center, where she teaches the national community of biologists how to do computation and genetics for free.

In her capacity as Minister of Conservation, she hopes to support conservation research through research awards/scholarships and co-sponsoring events around the world.

E-mail: blockchain@westarctica.info

The Minister of Blockchain heads the Royal Blockchain Authority, the agency tasked with providing counsel to the Grand Duke concerning blockchain uses and innovations.  Blockchain is the underlying technology that powers Bitcoin and other digital currencies using cryptography. Blockchains are secure by design and are an example of a distributed system that is suitable for recording of events, climate records, wildlife populations, medical records, land registration records, birth records, financial transactions, voting records, and more.

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Brian Erdelyi was born in Canada and also holds Hungarian citizenship.  He has lived and worked in Canada, US, Bermuda, Hungary, Romania and Saudi Arabia and considers himself a global citizen. He has been a cybersecurity expert for over 20 years working in financial services, energy, and technology industries.

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His personal motto is "people, travel and adventure."

The Minister of Defense was born on the island of Puerto Rico and became a citizen of Westarctica in 2004.  He quickly distinguished himself as an energetic supporter of Westarctican affairs and due to his extensive military experience, was appointed to the position of Minister of Defense and granted the title Duke of Waesche.

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The Duke was instrumental in maintaining continuity of Westarctica during the years 2006 - 2010 when we experienced multiple changes in leadership, resulting in significant challenges from inside and outside the organization.  In recognition of his dedication and service to Westarctica, His Grace was appointed to the position of Prime Minister in 2010, a position he held until May, 2017 when he stepped down and was appointed to the honorary post of Minister of Defense.

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In addition to his service with Westarctica, the Duke is a highly decorated veteran of the United States Army, having served as a tank crew member for 21 years.  During that time, he participated in Operation Desert Storm, was present at the fall of the Berlin Wall, and traveled extensively around the world.

E-mail: cc@westarctica.info

A relatively recent appointment to the Royal Council, Ms. Barton assumed the role of Commissioner of the Civilian Corps in February 2019.  Her primary duty is the day-to-day management of the Civilian Corps.

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Jessica has previous experience in administrative roles and is a welcome addition to the Royal Council.  She has been involved with Westarctica since 2017.

E-mail: info@assumearms.com

The Honorable Michael Richards was appointed to the position of Ellsworth King of Arms in 2015 and granted exclusive license to create armorial bearings for citizens and nobles of Westarctica.  He is also tasked with designing and creating all of Westarctica's Letters Patent for members of our Hereditary Nobility.  Each of the Letters Patent are stamped with the seal of his office in wax.

Mr. Richards originally hails from Florida and has been an illustrator and graphic designer for over 20 years.  In his recreation time, he enjoys fencing with rapiers and riding motorcycles.  In addition to his position with Westarctica, Mr. Richards is also Executive Director and chief heraldic artist for Assume Arms, the national coat of arms registry.  His work can be viewed and custom coats of arms may be ordered on his website: www.assumearms.com