We're thrilled to announce the release of Episode 2 of our "Getting Personal: Sharing Tips & Tricks" interview series! 🎙️🎥

This series features short (20-30 minutes max) episodes, where young professionals candidly share real experiences and practical advice on pressing issues in international affairs and peace and security.

In this second episode, we feature the incredible Rachel Svetanoff, an award-winning youth activist and social entrepreneur dedicated to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 🌍♻️

Rachel's inspiring journey includes founding the SDG advocacy youth organization Global Futurist Initiative™, the community development consortium Project Energy for Life Cameroon, and her consulting practice Protea Consulting, LLC. She has fostered strategic partnerships for institutions like UNICEF USA, Johnson & Johnson, Fashion Community Foundation, and Friends U.S. of the Global Fund through her consulting work.

Rachel's extensive experience also includes appointments with the IMF, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, Foreign Policy for America, AFS Youth Assembly, and UN SDSN, where she has tirelessly promoted the Goals across various platforms. Currently, Rachel is a Visiting Associate of Policy & Practice at the University of Notre Dame Pulte Institute for Global Development, where she conducts U.S. policy research on the SDGs.

Tune in to hear Rachel's inspiring story, insights, and tips on contributing to the SDGs!