About Us
The 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. For 70 years, UNA-USA has worked to accomplish its mission through its national network of Chapters, youth engagement, advocacy efforts, education programs, and public events.
Farah Eck
President
Profession: Oversees global membership at Lions Clubs International
Quick fact: She recently co-authored a children’s cookbook and nutritional guide, Freddy, Fork it Over!
Magi Zlatkova
Vice President
Profession: Financial Analyst at Sg2
Quick fact: Through her graduate program, Magi was able to travel around the globe and learn about the connection between businesses and education systems across the world.
Catherine T. Niehaus
Membership Director
Profession: External Affairs - Development Associate at the University of Chicago
Title: Membership Director
Quick fact: Catherine holds an MSc. degree from the University of Edinburgh, and enjoys rock and ice climbing.
Anastasia Herasimovich
Secretary
profession - Senior Attorney at Baker McKenzie LLP,
Quick fact: Focuses on legal pro bono work focused on global policy development and rule of law initiatives
Paula Mora Climent
GenUN Director
Profession: Engineer
Quick fact: Paula has worked in three continents and she loves learning from different cultures.
Ben Gould
Advocacy Director
Profession: National Field Director for the Sister District Project.
Quick fact: Ben has worked on political campaigns for President Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, and Chicago Mayor (elect) Lori Lightfoot.
Aaron Webber
Communications Director
Profession: Writer and Editor
Quick fact: Aaron spends his time working with marketing agencies, personal branding, and writing novels.