Dr. Elena Aris
Executive Director
With over two decades of experience in international diplomacy, Dr. Aris leads our strategic vision and global partnerships.
Our Leadership
Marcus Thorne
Director of Policy Research
A former policy advisor for the UN, Marcus oversees our research initiatives and legislative advocacy programs.
Sarah Jenkins
Head of Global Partnerships
Sarah manages our network of 120+ partner nations, ensuring collaborative success in every initiative.
Our Leadership
Architects of Global Change
Meet the experts driving EUUN’s mission to influence international policy and bridge the gap between grassroots initiatives and global decision-makers.
Executive Leadership
Dr. Elena Vance
Executive Director & Policy Chair
With over two decades of experience in multilateral diplomacy, Dr. Vance spearheads our strategic vision to align US-based advocacy with international development goals. She serves as the primary liaison between EUUN and global policy-making bodies to ensure our initiatives remain at the forefront of the legislative agenda.
Global Relations
Marcus Thorne
Director of International Advocacy
Marcus oversees our network of policy advocates across four continents, ensuring that local perspectives are integrated into global frameworks. His expertise in cross-border negotiation is instrumental in securing international support for EUUN's most ambitious environmental and social reform campaigns.
Impact Analysis
Sarah Jenkins
Chief Impact Strategist
Sarah utilizes data-driven modeling to forecast the long-term effects of global initiatives, providing our advocates with the empirical evidence needed to influence high-level stakeholders. Her work ensures that every EUUN campaign is backed by rigorous research and scalable methodology.
Outreach & Media
Julian Chen
Head of Strategic Communications
Julian transforms complex policy jargon into compelling narratives that resonate with international media outlets and governmental agencies. He leads the digital outreach efforts that amplify EUUN’s message to millions of policy influencers and advocates worldwide.