Mission Statement

UNA Southern New York YPIC (SNY YPIC) is focused on helping young professionals and students in the greater New York area to learn about the United Nations, the critical international issues we face today, and ways that each of us can make a difference.

YPIC’s Board Members, and more than 70 committee volunteers, are focused on programs and events. More than 3000 people visit our website, receive updates, and attend events.
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• Enjoy exceptional access to diplomats and officials from the United Nations headquarters in NYC, as well as many international organizations.
• Join us at events and networking opportunities throughout the year that provide education, professional development, and political participation.
• Use this website to stay informed and get involved: events, news and research, committees, career resources, information centers, links to other organizations, and ways to mobilize.

Interested in Partnering With Us?
We work with "outreach partners" to collaborate on events and activities. If you want to talk to us about partnering, email Meron Demisse at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

UNA-SNY YPIC Board

UNA-SNY YPIC Chair:
Meron Demisse
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UNA-SNY YPIC Vice Chair:
Trusha Chokshi
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UNA-SNY YPIC Treasurer:
Divya Krishnan
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Committee Directors:

• African Affairs Committee: Victor Amoo & Aby Truneh
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• Economic Development Committee: Franklin Amoo and Luca Mihaly
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• European Affairs Committee: Matthias Resch
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• Human Rights Committee: Alycia Gilde
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• Latin American Affairs Committee: Eduardo Garcia and Trevor Wolfe
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• Marketing Communications Committee: Reena Vadehra
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Advisory Council:

• Kevin Jefferson,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (YPIC New York Founder and Former Chair)
  
• Liubov Grechen, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Former YPIC New York Vice Chair and current UNA-USA Membership Coordinator)