Our Leadership

Dr. Elena Aris

Dr. Elena Aris

Executive Director

With over two decades of experience in international diplomacy, Dr. Aris leads our strategic vision and global partnerships.

Marcus Thorne

Marcus Thorne

Director of Policy Research

A former policy advisor for the UN, Marcus oversees our research initiatives and legislative advocacy programs.

Sarah Jenkins

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.

Dr. Elena Vance
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.

Marcus Thorne
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.

Sarah Jenkins
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.

Julian Chen
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.