President's Welcome
What an honor to be 2022-2024 President of the UNA-Southern California Division. I have quite a legacy to carry forward, following in the footsteps of Past President Barry Simon. I feel honored to continue his work with our 12 Southern California UNA Chapters.
Whether it’s standing up for human rights, eliminating extreme poverty, putting an end to human trafficking, combating climate change, or protecting refugees, the United Nations is working to build a brighter future by confronting the planet’s most complex challenges – but it can’t do it alone.
Whether it’s standing up for human rights, eliminating extreme poverty, putting an end to human trafficking, combating climate change, or protecting refugees, the United Nations is working to build a brighter future by confronting the planet’s most complex challenges – but it can’t do it alone.
While the UN is standing up for the world, we’re standing up for the UN. I have always been a supporter of the United Nations, visiting the UN when possible. To me, it was the place for global dialogue and new solutions to world problems. Little did I know, I would meet former UN Assistant Secretary-General, Dr. Robert Muller. His illustrious career spanned 40 years at the UN. We fell in love, married and for the 17 years we traveled and spoke to many UNA chapters. I felt so close to the thousands of active UNA members whose educational programs were informing and helping their communities understand and participate in the work of the UN.
UNA-USA’s membership finds strength in numbers. As the largest group of UN advocates in the United States, UNA-USA members are the leaders fighting to protect and promote the vital work of the UN. So join us and check this website often for our upcoming programs and see the work and events of the local chapters.
UNA-USA’s membership finds strength in numbers. As the largest group of UN advocates in the United States, UNA-USA members are the leaders fighting to protect and promote the vital work of the UN. So join us and check this website often for our upcoming programs and see the work and events of the local chapters.
Barbara Gaughen-Muller, President
UNA-USA Southern California Division
Division Officers
Crystal Martinez
Secretary
Melbourne Boynton
VP Advocacy
Ali Mahir Aksu
Young Professionals Representative
Judith Harris
VP Membership/Chapter Services
Isabel Treidl
VP Communication
Bettina Hausmann
Regional Representative of UNA-USA National Council
Chapter Presidents
Ike Khamisani
Inland Empire
Chapter President
Chapter President
Isabel Treidl
Orange County
Chapter President
Chapter President
Daria Makuch
Pasadena/Foothill
Chapter President
Chapter President
Diane Gonzales
Long Beach/South Bay
Chapter President
Chapter President
Bettina Hausmann
San Diego
Chapter President
Chapter President
David Tuckman
San Fernando Valley
Chapter President
Chapter President
Barbara Gaughen-Muller
Santa Barbara/Tri-County
Chapter President
Chapter President
Bianca Salgado
Whittier
Chapter President
Chapter President
Charlene Martin
Pomona Valley
Chapter President
Chapter President
UNA-USA National Membership Staff
Chris Whatley
UNA-USA Natl.
Executive Director
Executive Director
Rachel Pittman
Membership & Programs,
Senior Director
Senior Director
Anna Mahalak
Youth Engagement
Manager
Manager
Ryan Kaminski
Human Rights & Special
Initiatives, Senior Manager
Initiatives, Senior Manager
Troy Wolfe
Education Programs & Learning,
Senior Director
Senior Director
Katrina Finch
Chapter Development,
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Lauren Dickinson
Communications
Officer
Officer
Sarah Hopkins
Digital
Producer
Producer
Rajita Sanji
Chapter Development
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Washington DC Offices
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Washington, DC 20006
Washington, DC 20006
New York Offices
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New York, NY 10017
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UNA-USA Regional Reps to UNA-USA National Council (NCSC) Steering Committee
Mel Boynton
National Council Rep.
Judith Harris
National Council Rep.
Isabel Tretl
National Council Rep.
Standing Division Committees and Advocacy Chairs
Isabel Tretl
Young Professionals Chair
(UNA-USA YP)
(UNA-USA YP)
Margaret Soderberg, M.D.
Global Health
John Beynon
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