Frederico Menino, Open Society Foundations
“I’ve attended the Youth Assembly since 2018. I have no reservations to affirm that this is one of the most…
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.”
Joann Halpern, NYU
Dr. Joann Halpern is the Director of the Hasso Plattner Institute, New York, an adjunct professor of international education at…
Lauren Fisher, MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative
Laur Hesse Fisher leads the development and execution of public engagement on climate change for the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative.…
Roopa Dhatt, Women in Global Health
Dr. Roopa Dhatt, WGH Executive Director and Co-Founder, is a passionate advocate for gender equality in global health and a…
Berna Ilhan Idriz, The Climate Reality Project
“While doing climate advocacy work it is always important to ask yourself if you are imposing a certain modus operandi…
Nadine Khaouli, Kafe be Kafak
Nadine Khaouli from Lebanon is a community activist and global goals advocate who turned her passion for community service and…
Shah Chowdhury, Footsteps Bangladesh
“The Youth Assembly is an incredible platform bringing together young minds to make a global difference. Together through this year’s…
Eric Bebernitz, Action Against Hunger
“Ending hunger for everyone. For good.” As Action Against Hunger’s Director of External Relations, Eric Bebernitz is responsible for driving…
Mariana Franco Hernandez, Teach For All
Mariana Franco Hernandez is the Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Global Development Team at Teach For All, where she…