Secretariat
WFUNA’s Secretariat comprises three global offices located in New York, Geneva, and Seoul.
Secretary-General
Aziel Philippos Goulandris
Aziel Philippos Goulandris has been the Secretary-General of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) since October 2023, after a decade of dedicated service and leadership to the Organization. He holds dual M.A. degrees in Geopolitics and International Relations from King’s College London and the University of Bordeaux, along with a B.A. in Law. Throughout his career at WFUNA, he has served as Education Officer, Director of the Geneva Office, and Deputy Secretary-General, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the organization’s global reach, strengthening its programs, and extending the network of UN Associations. Beyond WFUNA, his experience includes having served as a Legal Advisor, a Human Rights and Humanitarian Expert at the Greek Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva, and as a Legal Officer for the French Coast Guard Service. His engagement with civil society began during his university years, laying the foundation for his ongoing commitment to international cooperation and advocacy. He is fluent in Greek, French, English, and Spanish.
Education & Training Officer
Afroditi Anastasaki
Afroditi Anastasaki is WFUNA’s Education and Training Officer. In her role, she leads WFUNA’s global education and training activities, and coordinates strategic partnerships. Prior to WFUNA, Afroditi has worked for the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), CERN, the Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Nations in Geneva, the University of Geneva, and the UN High Commissioner for the Refugees (UNHCR), in Athens. Afroditi holds a BA in International and European Affairs, and a MSc. in Innovation, Human Development, and Sustainability from the University of Geneva.
Education & Youth Officer
Finn Carlson
Finn Carlson is WFUNA’s Education & Youth Officer. In this capacity, he is in charge of managing WFUNA’s educational programs, including different Training Programs and Model UN conferences, and WFUNA’s Youth Portfolio. Previously, Finn served WFUNA as Model UN Program Associate and Youth & Model UN Officer. Prior to joining WFUNA, Finn worked at the United Nations and the European Union. Finn holds a BA in International Studies and a Msc in Political Science from Leiden University.
Partnerships Associate
Boran Choi
Boran Choi is the Partnerships Associate at WFUNA’s Seoul Office. She is responsible for developing strategic partnerships including social media platforms, PR, creative, and digital agencies to expand the initiative’s partners and advocates, as well as coordinating planning and implementing external communications and advocacy activities, including campaigns for movement mobilization. She also worked as a program assistant at WFUNA in 2023. Boran holds B.A in Political Science and International Relations with minors in International Development Cooperation.
Education & Program Consultant
Derek Devashrayee
Derek Devashrayee is an Education and Training Associate for WFUNA. He is responsible for planning and conducting week-long, in-person training programs. He holds a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Utah and participated in the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative. His previous work experience has spanned across many different industries such as finance, non-profit and human resource consulting. In each of his previous roles, he has gravitated towards connecting with and teaching others complex ideas in simple ways. Coaching others and helping them learn and development bring him great fulfillment, especially with those in such a critical period of their life.
Trainings and Youth Engagement Associate
Ingrid Garosi
Ingrid Garosi is WFUNA’s Trainings and Youth Engagement Associate. She is responsible for planning and conducting week-long, in-person training programs. She was also responsible for the implementation and management of WFUNA’s youth programmes, in particular a joint programme with a private bank on Sustainable Development Goals. Ingrid holds a BA in Politics Philosophy and Economics and a Joint MA in European Studies. Before joining WFUNA, Ingrid was a Project Manager and Research Advisor for European Research and Innovation Funding.
Junior Consultant
Hyunji Jo
Hyunji Jo is a Junior Consultant at WFUNA’s Seoul Office. Her role is to develop and coordinate education programs. In 2018, she founded a social cooperative dedicated to educating students about global citizenship. Based on this experience, she studied how ‘global citizenship education’ became the global agenda-SDGs goal 4.7 in graduate school. She holds a master’s degree in International Relations from Yonsei University, as well as a bachelor’s degree in IR. Before joining WFUNA, Hyunji was a coordinator for the ‘Campus Asia-AIMS(Asian International Mobility for Students)’ program, facilitating cross-cultural academic exchanges.
Chief Regional Coordinator
Yongjae Kim
Yongjae Kim is the Chief Regional Coordinator at WFUNA’s Seoul office. His role is to manage and develop partnership relations across Asia-Pacific region as well as to devise and implement innovation & entrepreneurship projects for WFUNA. He leads Citypreneurs organizing committee for urban innovation challenge. His past experience includes managing the committee for Global Strategy of the National Research Council of Korea, public relations of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat between China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, and teaching cadets National Security and Civil-military relations at the ROK Air Force Academy. Yongjae holds an M.A. in Political Science from Seoul National University. Yongjae is the Founding President of Asian Future Leaders’ Association.
Senior Administrative Officer
E.J. Eun-Jung Koh
E.J. Eun-Jung Koh is the Senior Administrative Officer at WFUNA’s Seoul Office. She joined the team in May 2018 and is currently responsible for coordinating administrative affairs of the Seoul Office. Her past experience includes working at the Korea Cycling Federation as the international affairs coordinator and was in charge of organizing international cycling races within Korea, arranging logistics for the national cycling team of Korea, and communicating with the International Cycling Union and other national federations.
Junior Consultant
Hahnbee Lee
Hahnbee Lee is a Junior Consultant at WFUNA’s Seoul Office. She is responsible for managing impact-driven projects, planning the WFUNA Impact Start-up Ecosystem (WISE) conference, and promoting impact start-ups and ecosystems that drive positive change. With a solid foundation in corporate governance, ESG management, and analytical research skills honed through her role as a Research Assistant at Glass Lewis and the ESG Management Specialist Course by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, she brings a deep understanding of sustainability practices to her work. Hahnbee holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability Co-creation from Hosei University, where she pursued her passion for fostering sustainable change and cross-cultural collaboration.
Junior Consultant
Sihyeon Lee
Sihyeon Lee is a Junior Consultant at WFUNA’s Seoul Office. She is responsible for the implementation and management of WFUNA’s Sustainable Development Goals Research Assistant program, as well as fostering partnerships and communicating key initiatives focused on sustainability and peacebuilding including the Monthly WFUNA and WISE conference. She first joined the WFUNA Youth Camp: Korea in 2016 as a participant. Her previous work experience includes assisting with global seminars aimed at creating a better tomorrow at the Salzburg Global Seminar, bridging Denmark and Korea in the Political and Public Diplomacy sector at the Embassy of Denmark in Korea, and analyzing supply chain ESG assessments while coordinating subcontractor companies at the Korea Productivity Center. She holds double bachelor’s degrees in Political Science & International Relations and Hospitality Management from Kyung Hee University.
Design Consultant
Yeonji Lee
Yeonji Lee is the Design Consultant at WFUNA’s Seoul Office. She creates designs that are consistent with WFUNA’s branding to promote its direction and purpose. She majored in Visual Design and has extensive experience through working in various environments from design agencies to corporate brand design, global magazine design, and IT startups.
Training and Education Officer
Peter Youngjin Lee
Peter Youngjin Lee is the Training and Education Officer at WFUNA’s Seoul Office. He joined the team in March 2016 and is currently responsible for coordinating education programs in the Republic of Korea. Peter has actively participated in Model UN activities for more than 10 years as delegate and Secretariat member at various conferences throughout Asia and Europe. He became involved with WFUNA’s work as a trainer at WFUNA Youth Camp: Korea 2016. His previous work experience includes serving as an Interpretation Officer and a Protocol Officer for the Republic of Korea Navy. Peter holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Hanyang University.
Marketing Associate
Luis Guilherme Silva Matias
Luis Guilherme Silva Matias is the Marketing Associate for our educational programs. He is responsible for connecting with people from all over the world to bring them to the UN and our initiatives. Luis Guilherme holds a bachelor degree in Communications & Marketing and a masters degree in Consumer Behavior, specialized in traditional storytelling in the Amazon Rainforest and future design. He has been a WIMUN volunteer for years, while also acting as a designer and marketeer in his full time job in banking. With previous experiences as a Walt Disney World cast member and a design thinking facilitator, Luis Guilherme works to spread the world about the value of the UN and offer unique educational experiences.
Education and Outreach Associate
Polina Melnikova
Polina Melnikova is WFUNA’s Education and Outreach Associate, responsible for planning and managing WFUNA’s training programs, as well as fostering strategic partnerships. She plays a key role in engaging with national United Nations Associations and supporting global initiatives that promote international cooperation and diplomacy.
Polina holds a BA in International Politics from King’s College London, a Graduate Diploma in Law from BPP University London, and an MA in International Relations from the Geneva School of Diplomacy. She has experience in international law, trade, and policy, having worked at firms such as Clyde & Co and Glencore UK Ltd. Additionally, she contributed to strengthening WFUNA’s network by working on membership development and assisting in the organization of the 43rd WFUNA Plenary Assembly in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Fluent in English, French, and Russian, Polina has a deep understanding of global governance and diplomacy. Her experience in Model United Nations, legal research, and humanitarian outreach, including her work with the Monaco Red Cross, reflects her commitment to international collaboration and capacity-building.
Model UN Coordinator
Bill Yotive
Mr. William Yotive is currently the Model UN Coordinator for WFUNA. Prior to working at WFUNA, Mr. Yotive was Project Manager of the United Nations Global Teaching and Learning Project within the Outreach Division of the UN Department of Public Information for more than 14 years. He was responsible for creating educational materials for schools around the world on the United Nations and global issues on its agenda. In addition, he organized various global videoconferences for students and teachers each year at UN Headquarters on human rights, the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade and the observance of the International Day of Peace. Prior to working at the UN, Mr. Yotive was a Director of Research at Sesame Workshop which produces educational television programmes for children, such as Sesame Street. He has designed and conducted many studies to evaluate the impact that these programmes have on the cognitive, social and emotional development of children. Mr. Yotive is an Advisory Council Member of the Committee on Teaching about the UN and also serves on the International Institute on Peace Education Transnational Advisory Group.
Interns
Geneva
- Carlotta Caringi
- Francesca Gaido
- Michelle Gooi
- Pietro Gorla
- Gayane Hakobjanyan
- Ozlem Ince
- Prahbnoor Kaur
- Ana Martin
- Kaoutar Taiyeb
- Kalkidan Tilaye
- Dana Younes
Seoul
- Minsuh Chae
- Sunwoo Hwang
- Yuhee Jung
- Nayeon Kwak
- Jihyun Lee
New York
- Nayoung Kang
- Nicholas Wang
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