Joann Halpern, NYU
Dr. Joann Halpern is the Director of the Hasso Plattner Institute, New York, an adjunct professor of international education at New York University, and a design thinking coach. In addition…
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.”
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. She focuses on cross-partisan collaborations, as well as bridging the…
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 leading voice in the movement to correct the gender imbalance…
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 on parts of the world that have a completely different…
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 youth empowerment into outstanding achievements. She co-founded a youth-led initiative…
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 assembly, let’s try to truly achieve a breakthrough for a…
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 the organization’s brand growth, communications, public relations, marketing, individual giving,…
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 develops and manages multinational partnerships. She has over 15 years…
Ana Carolina Cassiano, AFS Intercultural Programs
“I’m looking forward to being part of an event that brings together young leaders from diverse backgrounds! The AFS Youth Assembly is such an inspiring platform to spark meaningful conversations…