About the United Nations Association of the United States of AmericaUnited Nations Association of the United States of AmericaUNAUAS_a9220856-13d0-11e6-80d4-cad42f58653eThe United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) is a membership organization dedicated to inform, inspire, and mobilize the American people to support the ideals and vital work of the United Nations.United Nations FoundationUNA-USA is a program of the United Nations Foundation. In 2010, UNA-USA formed a strategic alliance with the UN Foundation. Under the new alliance UNA-USA continued as a robust membership program of the Foundation. Together, UNA-USA and the UN Foundation are pooling their talents to increase public education and advocacy on the work of the UN.Better World CampaignUNA-USA and its sister organization the Better World Campaign represent the single largest network of advocates and supporters of the United Nations in the world.UNA-USA StaffChris WhatleyExecutive Director Stephanie RasmussenDevelopment AssociateRachel PittmanMembership DirectorMonika JohnsonYouth Engagement ManagerWesley RogersonMembership Services AssociateTroy WolfeDirector, UNA Education Programs Amy AugustonCommunications & UN Relations OfficerPatrick WalshCommunications & Digital MediaRyan KaminskiHuman Rights Fellow - Leo Nevas Program on Human RightsUNA-USA Council of Chapters and RegionsThe Council of Chapters and Regions (CCR) consists of delegates from the 120 Chapters and Divisions in eleven regions around the country and is the democratic voice of the UNA membership in making decisions for UNA-USA. All chapter and division presidents belong to the CCR, whose purpose is to facilitate communication among chapters and divisions, to assist with their activities, and to provide a forum for chapter and division leaders to meet. It regularly meets during the UNA-USA Annual Meeting in June, and delegates are elected prior to registration for the Annual Meeting and cast votes for institutional change, in addition to electing the Steering Committee.UNA-USA Council of Chapters and Regions Steering CommitteeThe Council of Chapters and Regions Steering Committee, elected by the CCR, consists of slightly more than 30 people: two, three, or four representatives elected from each region, based on the membership of the region and consistent with standard operating procedures. The Steering Committee meets twice a year: once during the June annual meeting, and once between annual meetings in late fall or winter. Its working groups and subcommittees conduct business year-round by email and conference call in preparation for their semi-annual meetings. In addition to overseeing elections to the body, the Steering Committee works on issues of membership, legislative advocacy, web and social media, external communications, education, WFUNA, and the Council of Organizations. It makes recommendations both to UNA-USA staff and to delegates at the Annual Meeting. Regional Representatives also work with staff to assist Chapters and to help resolve issues that may arise during the year.Jeanne Betsock StillmanMid-Atlantic Region -- Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706Divya KrishnanMid-Atlantic Region -- Stamford, CT 6905Donna RosaMid-Atlantic Region -- Carlstadt, NJ 7072Aaron EtraMid-Atlantic Region -- New York, NY 10021Kasara DavidsonMid East Region -- Washington, DC 20017Bill MillerMid East Region -- Frankfort, KY 40601Karen MulhauserMid East Region -- Washington, DC 20002Alexandria FaizNew England Region -- Newtown, CT 6470Daniel SullivanNew England Region -- Chelsea, MA 2150Michele GeigleSoutheast Region -- Seminole, FL 33777Isis C. ClementeSoutheast Region -- Davie, FL 33331John QuinlanGreat Lakes Region -- Madison, WI 53704Michael EatonNational -- Minneapolis, MN 55406Cole EttingoffNational -- Memphis, TN 38120R.J. JohnsonNational -- Shreveport, LA 71135Robert HallerNorth Central Region -- Lincoln, NE 68516Jay SjervenNorth Central Region -- Leawood, KS 66209Nelda ReidSouth Central Region -- Dallas, TX 75248Teta BanksSouth Central Region -- Willis, TX 77318Herb BehrstockMid Pacific Region -- Alameda, CA 94502Rashida HaveliwalaMid Pacific Region -- Dublin, CA 94568Rita MaranMid Pacific Region -- Berkeley, CA 94709Zuza BohleyRocky Mountain Region -- Boulder, CO 80301Susan WardRocky Mountain Region -- Tucson, AZ 85745Bettina HausmannSouthern California Region -- San Diego, CA 92104Judith HarrisSouthern California Region -- South Pasadena, CA 91030Mel BoyntonSouthern California Region -- Claremont, CA 91711Aaron EtraCouncil of Organizations Executive Committee Co-Chair -- New York, NY 10163Dianne WhiteheadCouncil of Organizations Executive Committee Co-Chair -- Falls Church, VA 22042UNA-USA SponsorsUNA-USA is able to build stronger links between the US and the UN due to the enthusiastic support of our individual and institutional donors. Thanks to your commitment, UNA-USA is able to educate thousands of young students around the world about global issues; press Congress to strengthen ties between the US and the UN; and help to build a more just, prosperous and peaceful world. We invite you to learn more about some of the institutions that support UNA-USA and its programs and campaigns.The Annenberg FoundationBill & Melinda Gates FoundationGoldman Sachs FoundationJacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human RightsKorn/Ferry InternationalMarc Haas FoundationMiriam and Ira D. Wallach FoundationNewman's Own FoundationRockefeller Brothers FundThe Ross InstituteThe Starr FoundationUPS FoundationUnited States Agency for International DevelopmentUS Department of StateAlpha Kappa AlphaAKA Partnership -- Alpha Kappa Alpha partners with UNA-USA through our ASCEND program to implement Model UN mini-simulations throughout the United States with specific focus on bringing this experiential learning activity into communities disconnected from international concerns and dialogs. The goal is to implement the program in all 10 geographic regions of AKA and engage at least 10,000 high school students. Additionally, we observe other activities designed to increase awareness, like Model UN conferences and student sponsorships.... the goals of the United Nations Charter are achieved_a92209d2-13d0-11e6-80d4-cad42f58653eTo educate, inspire and mobilize Americans to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations, strengthening the United Nations system, promoting constructive United States leadership in that system ..._a9220a9a-13d0-11e6-80d4-cad42f58653eChaptersMaintain a national network of Chapters_a9220b62-13d0-11e6-80d4-cad42f58653e1_a9220c8e-13d0-11e6-80d4-cad42f58653eYouthEngage youth_a9220d60-13d0-11e6-80d4-cad42f58653e2Youth_a9220e32-13d0-11e6-80d4-cad42f58653eAdvocacyConduct advocacy efforts_a9220f18-13d0-11e6-80d4-cad42f58653e3_a9220ffe-13d0-11e6-80d4-cad42f58653eEducationConduct education programs_a92210f8-13d0-11e6-80d4-cad42f58653e4_a92211d4-13d0-11e6-80d4-cad42f58653eEventsConduct public events_a922129c-13d0-11e6-80d4-cad42f58653e5_a922138c-13d0-11e6-80d4-cad42f58653e2016-05-06http://unausa.org/about-usOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net