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.
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.