Andrea Carstensen is an American peacebuilder, invisible disability advocate, and human rights activist focused on youth inclusion in global policymaking. She has co-led and represented youth at United Nations high-level forums, including the 25th-anniversary event on a Culture of Peace.

Andrea holds a Bachelor’s degree from University College London and is pursuing a Double Master’s in Public Administration and Global Affairs at LSE and the University of Toronto. Her work spans grassroots organizations, national agencies, and international platforms, with a focus on women, youth, marginalized communities, and human rights.