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.
Senior Program Officer
Finn Carlson
Finn Carlson is WFUNA’s Senior Program Officer. In this capacity, he is in charge of managing WFUNA’s educational programs focused on bridging the gap between the United Nations and civil society, especially young people. Finn has been with WFUNA for over 7 years, serving in various roles and capacities. 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.
MUN Program Associate
Camila Chapa
Camila is an international trade and development specialist with experience in project design and implementation across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Latin America. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Trade from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) . Before joining WFUNA, she worked as a consultant at the International Trade Centre (UN), managing trade-related projects in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, with a focus on strengthening market linkages and advancing regional transport corridors.
Her career has also included roles at the U.S. Department of Commerce, the World Trade Organization, and Coursera LATAM, where she contributed to initiatives fostering global trade and economic cooperation. Passionate about Model UN, Camila has been actively involved in MUN conferences worldwide since childhood, both as a participant and leader.
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 & Training Associate
Santiago Conrad
Santiago Conrad serves as an Education and Training Associate at WFUNA, where he supports the development, coordination, and delivery of educational programs that promote the values and work of the United Nations. His role includes curriculum design, facilitation of training sessions, and engagement with stakeholders across WFUNA’s global network.
With a background in international relations and international business administration, Santiago brings experience from both the private and NGO sectors. He has contributed to portfolio management, developed tailored solutions for diverse client needs, and coordinated networking events for foreign nationals across six countries. Prior to joining WFUNA, he worked on projects in private equity, marketing, and consulting.
Santiago holds a degree in Business Administration from Geneva Business School and is equipped to deliver trainings and workshops in a variety of international contexts. Passionate about empowering young people to engage with global challenges, he believes in the transformative power of inclusive, accessible education.
Fluent in English and Spanish, with working proficiency in French, Santiago splits his time between staying current with global affairs and exploring new destinations, seeking opportunities to build cross-cultural understanding and foster international cooperation.
Partnerships Coordinator
Derek Devashrayee
As Partnerships Coordinator at the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA), Derek is responsible for building and strengthening strategic partnerships that support WFUNA’s global educational initiatives. His work focuses on creating meaningful connections with organizations, foundations, and academic institutions around the world to expand the reach and impact of WFUNA’s programs, which aim to promote the values and work of the United Nations.
Through his role, Derek plays a key part in aligning external collaborations with WFUNA’s mission, ensuring educational offerings remain relevant, inclusive, and accessible to diverse audiences. He works closely with internal teams and international partners to develop opportunities that empower students and young professionals to become informed global citizens and future leaders.
Design & Marketing Consultant
Gooi Min Hsian
Gooi Min Hsian (Michelle) is a Design and Marketing Consultant at WFUNA. She supports major youth and education initiatives like WIMUN and the Global Model WHO Conference, focusing on strategic planning, team management, and communications. With a background in psychology, the arts, and business, Michelle brings an interdisciplinary lens to her work, centering inclusive storytelling and leadership development. She holds a B.Sc. in Psychology and is completing her Master’s in Business, specializing in strategy and communication.
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 Chief Regional Coordinator. 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.
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.
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.
MUN Program Associate
Emily Mims
Emily Mims is WFUNA’s MUN Program Associate based in the New York Office. She supports the planning and execution of WFUNA’s educational programming, with a focus on creating meaningful experiences that connect students to global issues through Model UN. Passionate about empowering young people through leadership development and global perspectives, Emily brings experience in student programming, event logistics, and educational outreach. She regularly works with HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership), where she oversees event logistics for high school students and helps to promote global citizenship through community service. Emily graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in History with a minors in Education Studies, Women’s Studies, and Public Relations from the University of Florida.
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.
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