Brian Atwood, Brown University, Watson Institute
An AFS student in Luxembourg, Atwood has chaired the AFS International Board of Trustees. He served as the Head of the world’s largest bilateral foreign aid agency, the US Agency…
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.”
Lane Kenworthy, University of California-San Diego
Lane Kenworthy is a professor of sociology and Yankelovich Chair in Social Thought at the University of California-San Diego. He studies the causes and consequences of living standards, poverty, inequality,…
Rachel Svetanoff, Global Futurist Initiative
“Education is not always about gaining knowledge, but also unlearning. In my experience, the best lessons learned came from undoing what I thought I knew to open new doors for…
Yasmine Mahdavi, DoSomething.org
“DoSomething educates and equips young people with the tools to change the world. The Youth Assembly advances our mission as it creates a forum for dialogue and engagement across the…
Mai Sami Mohamed Ahmed, Save the Children New York Advocacy Office
“Together, through inclusive policies, equitable distribution of resources, quality education, and sustainable economic growth, we can face poverty head-on and build a world where no one is left behind“ Ms.…
Whitney DeVries, Diplomatic Courier
Whitney Paige DeVries is Multimedia Manager and correspondent for Diplomatic Courier, a global affairs media network that connects global publics to leaders in international affairs, diplomacy, social good, technology, business,…
Angelo Cardona, International Peace Bureau (IPB)
“Common security is the leading foundation to building a strong, cooperative, and peaceful international community“ Angelo Cardona is a social entrepreneur, peace and human rights defender. He is the representative…
Ali Mustafa, AFS Intercultural Programs
Ali Mustafa, Representative to the United Nations, AFS Intercultural Programs, Advisor to Youth Representative Steering Committee United Nations Department of Global Communications Ali is a youth development professional who…
Sheba George, Global Development Policy Consultant
“Empowering youth leadership in sustainable development is a strategic investment into the future of our planet and its people“ Sheba George is a Global Development Policy Consultant and Advocate. As…