Jacques Fomerand, Occidental College
Dr. Fomerand completed his graduate studies at the City University of New York where he earned a PhD degree…
Speakers
The Youth Assembly speakers have always included young changemakers, UN leaders and senior staff, celebrities, and other luminaries from civil society and the private sector. At the 2023 Youth Assembly these notable speakers will address the theme “Breakthrough to a Better Future.”
Rachel Palermo, United States Institute of Peace
“I am eager to join the AFS Youth Assembly to foster cross-collaboration, critical thinking, policy guidance and formulate new practices…
Alejandro Daly, Latin American Coalition for Clean Air
“The climate crisis is a public health and human rights crisis. If we want to fight it, we need to…
Meri Goulart de Campos, SPARK
“SPARK is honored to participate in the AFS Youth Assembly and to discuss how we can strengthen global partnership for…
Noel Ifeanyi Alumona, Boys Champions
Noel Ifeanyi Alumona, Founder & CEO of Boys Champions, is a leading global voice in engaging men and boys…
Rashwinder Bardha, JP Morgan
“Young people understand that social, economic and climate change are important for a fair and just society. As the father…
Cemre Ulker, Journalists and Writers Foundation
“I look forward to engaging with young professionals and human rights advocates on the contemporary challenges of implementing the Women,…
Darshana Baruah, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Darshana M. Baruah is a fellow with the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace where…
Kathy Chen, Accenture
Kathy is a Learning Strategist who is passionate about helping others reach their full potential. She is a Global Technology…