Global Futurist Initiative

In the spirit of international human rights, I am excited for this upcoming United Nations Association of the United States of America event with fellow UNA-USA Global Goals Ambassador María Barragán Ortiz, MEd, MA, which will highlight unseen heroes such as Dr. Rose and Dr. Nsoki Phambu. Their grassroots efforts and inspiring work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are empowering children, women, young girls, and the most vulnerable, creating meaningful change in underserved communities. Join us to learn how their initiatives are driving progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and transforming lives! A huge thank you to Rachel S., Farah Eck, C.C.P., and the United Nations Association of the United States of America for the opportunity. You may register: https://lnkd.in/erHQQ8vq?

[Opportunities below!] ?? Celebrating my 33rd birthday today and over this past weekend by building this awesome structure! How cool is it that the LEGO Group has a United Nations set! They just stopped making them, but my partner found one of the last ones available. Did you know that headquarter property is 17 acres which coincidentally also coincides with the 17 #SDGs? Everything from the office furniture to the materials used for the buildings was finalized with international cooperation. The U.S. also played a big role in its design, construction, and certainly its placement as Congress *unanimously* voted to invite the UN to establish its permanent home here. Reflecting on this year was filled with twists and turns but ultimately strengthened my resolve for educated advocacy, research-centered decision making, and collective action in making a positive difference locally and globally. I am proud of the organizations I am a part of that enable me to pursue this calling, and as a birthday wish, I welcome you all to check them out for opportunities to get involved and collaborate with me! BluScope Consulting and 2030 SDGs Game Educational Workshop (no deadline): https://lnkd.in/gQnjEajx *My take: So proud to say that I have joined the team as a Strategic Partnerships Specialist! If you want to host a workshop for school, employee engagement opportunities, or conferences, reach out! This game has been played by over 400,000 people and growing! Pulte Institute for Global Development, University of Notre Dame Visiting Associates Program (rolling deadline): https://lnkd.in/gcYj8Npk *Rachel’s take: Amazing opportunity to focus on research alongside renowned faculty who also have real-world experience. Exciting news to come with this later! United Nations Association of the United States of America Global Goals Ambassadors program (join today to apply for the 2025 cohort!): https://lnkd.in/gYTjZwht *Mytake: I couldn’t be prouder to promote this cohort. If you are looking to host speakers or apply as a GGA, reach out to me! U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) Next Gen Global Leaders Network (deadline Dec. 15, 2024): https://lnkd.in/gsHmVhGh *My take: I am already writing recommendation letters as we speak and could not have had a better experience learning, truly learning, about how to advocate for U.S. global leadership in a way that everyone – specifically bi-partisan – can get behind. Foreign Policy for America Next Gen Delegate program (deadline Dec. 1, 2024): https://lnkd.in/gDxxFgyU *My take: Excited to review applications for the next cohort! Being part of the FP4A community has undoubtedly opened my eyes to how knowledgeable, connected, and integrated young leaders are with our government and international spaces. I have also never seen a more active Slack server in the decade I have used Slack!

I am very honored to guide and support this wonderful cohort of United Nations Association of the United States of America Global Goals Ambassadors who are making a huge impact locally, nationally, and globally as we commemorate United Nations Day! UNA-USA is dedicated to strengthening the UN on this day and everyday because as the UN is for US, we stand with the UN! Learn more at:?https://unausa.org/ cc: Rachel Bowen Pittman, Farah Eck, C.C.P., Peter Yeo, Oscar L., Rachel McCave, Monika Chill, Jasmin Chan, Caroline Kleinfox

The United Nations has officially adopted the Pact for the Future to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ?? Join us for an insightful session with Rachel S., a remarkable young leader from Purdue University and founder of the Global Futurist Initiative, as she shares key findings and recommendations for implementing these crucial goals. This is a fantastic opportunity for young leaders to learn how they can make a meaningful impact and drive progress towards a more sustainable future. Let’s harness our collective potential to create positive change! ?? Sign up now! ?? Date: October 25 ?? Time: 8:45 AM New York/2:45 PM Brussels ?? Sign up: https://lnkd.in/ebugSAfy #FridayTalk #StrategicDoing #Collaboration #SustainableDevelopment #YoungLeaders #SDGs #PactForTheFuture #Purdue #ChangeMakers #ImpactfulLeadership #Innovation #GlobalImpact #StrategicDoingInstitute #Network #Ecosystem #Community

I ?really? need to provide weekly round-up! Join the United Nations Association of the United States of America in an online Educator Wellness Workshop on World Mental Health Day ?? October 10th at 7pm ET. This event, hosted by our Global Goals Ambassadors?Virgil Parker and María Barragán Ortiz, M.Ed, MA will be a space for #educators and advocates to relax and allow time for inner reflection. You will have the opportunity to learn about #consciousleadership practices while connecting with other like-minded individuals from around the world. ?? Register through this link: https://shorturl.at/0pOND ?? Wear comfy clothes, bring paper/journal and something to write with. ?? If possible, be in a private, cozy space where you can relax, listen and share (optional), for about 60 minutes.

Perhaps I will make a United Nations Association of the United States of America Global Goals Ambassador (GGA) weekly round-up! In the meantime, sharing reflections from GGA Cathleen Jeanty on one of this year's hottest topics concerning #UNGA79! https://lnkd.in/gpEahFYj

If you look closely, you'll see the batons come from Global Futurist Initiative as our motto this year is "Pass the Baton to Youth!" I am so proud of reaching this milestone with our rallying efforts to advocate for #youth and #futuregenerations all throughout the processes of the UN Summit of the Future and its outcome deliverables passing the resolutions on the Pact for the Future and the Declaration on Future Generations. Now, it is time to act on these commitments!

On the heels of #UNGA and the International Youth Conference (IYC), see reflections on localizing the #SDGs in my latest publication featuring Dr. David Addiss and Dr. Paul Perrin. cc: Tony Passino, M.A., Sarah Hill, Manushi Sharma, Troy G. Wolfe, Farah Eck, C.C.P., Caroline Kleinfox, Robin Endres, MPA, MDSD, Weijie Zhu

Thank you everyone both in-person and virtually to have the opportunity to host on behalf of Global Futurist Initiative and #IYC such insightful, thoughtful, and incredibly empowering cadre of change agents. You come from all over the world to share your experiences, trials, and knowledge, and I could not have been more grateful to you all for giving me your time and energy!?I look forward to hearing about all of your?continued successes and work alongside you as?fellow?advocates on?intergenerational unity to accelerate the #SDGs! Also, once again thank you Syed M. Ali Mustafa for your leadership of International Youth Conference (IYC)! Cc-ing not pictured virtual speakers: Virgil Parker, La Trese Annette Monden, Riz Khan, Saheb Gulati, Mattheus Shivute, Savitri Grover, Ph.D., Angelica Bidlack, and Caren Yap

Current data shows the world is 43 years behind schedule to meet the 2030 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a shared global and domestic agenda intended to improve the quality of life for people and the planet. Read more on how youth empowerment is the key to meeting the Sustainable Development Agenda in this blog authored by Pulte Visiting Associate Rachel S. at #UNGA79: https://lnkd.in/g5Ce8VWY