WFUNA’s Secretariat is composed of three global offices in New York, Geneva, and Seoul.
Secretariat
Secretary-General
Bonian Golmohammadi was elected Secretary-General of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) in August 2009. Since then, WFUNA has substantially grown in its programmatic activities, organizational structure - including the establishment of new offices in Seoul, Korea, Brussels, Belgium and New Delhi, India - and partnerships.
Staff
Peace and Security Officer
Pablo is Peace and Security Officer at the World Federation of UN Associations where he leads WFUNA's peace and security work, specifically on Security Council reform, peacebuilding, conflict prevention and peace operations. He is also in charge of WFUNA's youth program, particularly as it relates to youth participation in decision-making, youth, peace and security, and youth empowerment and engagement.
Model UN Program Associate
Finn Carlson is WFUNA’s Model UN Program Associate. In this capacity, he is in charge of coordinating and managing WFUNA’s Model UN Programs, including the WFUNA International Model UN (WIMUN) conferences. Prior to joining WFUNA, Finn interned for the United Nations and the European Union and was engaged in a multitude of WFUNA projects as a student. Finn holds a BA in International Studies and a Msc in Political Science from Leiden...
Education Officer
Soojin is the Education Officer at the World Federation of UN Associations in the Seoul office. She coordinates and contributes to the development of programme strategies in the area of Peace and Education. Prior to joining WFUNA, she has worked in the United Nations Development Programme, Philippines and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO. She holds a master’s degree in Conflict Resolution at the University of Bradford.
Student Training Fellow
Irene Jihee Choi is the Student Training Fellow at WFUNA’s Seoul office. She is responsible for assisting WFUNA with the planning, implementation and evaluation of education programmes. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Global Korean Studies and Political Science from Sogang University.
Education & Training Associate
Saraana is the Education and Training Associate based in WFUNA’s Geneva office. She is responsible for supporting WFUNA with planning, implementation and evaluation of training and education programs in Geneva, Vienna and Rome.
Education and Training Officer
Vincent Fuentes is the Education and Training Officer at the World Federation of UN Associations in the New York office and will be assisting with the Advanced Training programs this summer. He first interned with WFUNA as their Development Coordinator in 2010 and returns to the WFUNA team after a stint in health care marketing while volunteering for a variety of local and global non-profits in his hometown of Chicago.
Human Resources & Administration Officer
Ferney Giraldo is WFUNA’s Human Resources & Administration Officer. In this capacity, he oversees all Human Resources functions for WFUNA, including talent and benefits management, recruitment and on-boarding, employee relations and compliance. Ferney also acts as WFUNA’s chief administrator, managing employment contracts, supporting staff and overall office functions.
Education Officer
Aziel Philippos Goulandris is the Education Officer based in WFUNA's Geneva office. He holds M.A.'s of International Dispute Resolution from King’s College London and International Relations from University of Bordeaux as well as a B.A. of Law. His previous work experience includes serving as a legal officer for the Coast Guard and Navy and as a Human Rights and Humanitarian expert for the Greek Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva.
Digital Media & Communications Officer
Herel Hughes is the Digital Media & Communications Officer for WFUNA in the New York office. She is responsible for managing all digital platforms including social media, the website, and newsletters. Her previous experience includes working as a journalist at TimeOut Chicago, volunteering in the Peace Corps, and working for the Global Communications team at the International Rescue Committee.
Education and Training Officer
Tanya Kar is the Education and Training Officer at WFUNA's New York office. Her background is in Political Science and Economics, and she holds a Master's in International Development from The New School. Previously, she served as the Senior Program Manager for the Permanent Observer Mission of the International Chamber of Commerce to the United Nations in New York.
Administrative Officer
E.J. Eun-Jung Koh is the 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.
Training and Education Associate
Peter Youngjin Lee is the Training and Education Associate 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:...
Senior Partnerships and Innovation Officer
Joseph Jisong Lim is the Senior Partnerships and Innovation Officer at WFUNA's office in Seoul. His role is to manage and develop partner relations as well as to devise and implement innovative projects for WFUNA. His past experience includes scaling up a nation level education integration and rural development project in the Amazon with KOICA and the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education, receiving the Award for Educational Innovation.
Senior Peace and Security Officer
Margaret Williams is the Senior Peace and Security Officer at the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA).
Model UN Coordinator
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.
Consultants
Sustainable Development Consultant
Nicholas is the Sustainable Development Consultant based in WFUNA’s New York office. Nicholas previously worked on the Peace & Security portfolio at WFUNA, helping to organize events at the UN designed to increase transparency within the Security Council, conducting outreach and monitoring Security Council activity.
National Program Coordinator, Mission Possible: India
Lalitha is based in Bengaluru and is responsible for the implementation and expansion of Mission Possible in India. Lalitha has over 5 years of experience in empowering and mobilizing individuals and teams, towards their highest potential. She started off her career with Standard & Poor’s, after which she taught at a public school in Mumbai as a Teach For India (TFI) Fellow.
National Program Coordinator, Mission Possible: India
Soujanya is based in Delhi and is responsible for the implementation and expansion of Mission Possible in India. Soujanya has previously worked with a wide range of stakeholders in the education sector. She taught at a public school in Delhi as a Teach for India Fellow, and has worked with think tanks and policy research organizations. She also has worked with a Member of Parliament in India.
Global Citizenship Education Consultant
Isabelle is based at WFUNA in New York and leads the Mission Possible program. Isabelle is an international education professional specialized in peace education and youth engagement. Committed to a world in which human differences are valued and diverse societies thrive, Isabelle believes in the role of education in achieving this vision and in the importance of partnering with young people to achieve lasting peace.
Human Resources & Administration Assistant
I Cheng is from Taiwan and has a master's degree in Global Political Economy from Japan. She is a native Chinese speaker and can also speak English and Japanese. Her interests are in international relations, social movements and human rights issues. Previously, she worked as a marketing and program management professional for 2 years, assisting in event planning, marketing promotion and brand management.
