THE ENGINE BEHIND THE BEO

2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WHAT DO I LOVE ABOUT THE BEO?

The storytelling.

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ANNA MARIE ETCHEVERRIA
CHAIRWOMAN

What do I love about the BEO?

Community, Awareness, Culture, Creativity, Learning…

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NATHALIE BAKER URROZ
VICE-CHAIRWOMAN

What do I love about the BEO?

Because it shares a unique artistic expression.

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ALINE IZOCO ELICAGARAY
TREASURER

What do I love about the BEO?

It thinks outside the box.

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ESTHER BIDAURRETA
ASSISTANT TREASURER

WHAT DO I LOVE ABOUT THE BEO?

Continually inspiring and innovative.

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NICOLE SORHONDO
SECRETARY

What do I love about the BEO?

[coming soon]

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YVONNE HAUSCARRIAGUE-SEEVERS
ASSISTANT SECRETARY

What do I love about the BEO?

Basque identity and Basque community.

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PHILIPPE ACHERITOGARAY
DIRECTOR

What do I love about the BEO?

The community that celebrates Basque culture.

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MARISA ESPINAL
DIRECTOR

What do I love about the BEO?

Cultural identity through artistic exposure.

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EMILY PAPE
DIRECTOR

WHAT DO I LOVE ABOUT THE BEO?

Enjoying Basque Culture together.

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NICHOLAS SMITH
DIRECTOR

IT'S BECAUSE OF THEM...

(and the other founding members), their vision, their excitement to explore new territory, and the foresight to do things differently that the BEO is thriving.

FRANXOA BIDAURRETA + AGNA IRIARTBORDE
FOUNDING MEMBERS
LIFETIME HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS