Board of Directors

Current Officers

Anne Simmons-Benton

Anne Simmons-Benton

Board Chair

Senior International Development Leader and Attorney

Adam Wolf

Vice Chair of Communications

Public Affairs Manager, Alliance for Regenerative Medicine

Joi Edwards

Vice Chair of Membership & Volunteer Engagement

Consultant

Nadjad Nikabou Salifou

Nadjad Nikabou Salifou

Vice Chair of Young Professionals

Investment Analyst

Danielle Dean

Danille Dean

Vice Chair of Advocacy

Sam Worthington

Advisory Council Chair

Retired CEO, InterAction

Audré Park

Audré Park

Vice Chair of Programs

Global Minds LLC, Founder and Executive Director

Maria Moreno

Vice Chair of Development

Global Development and Philanthropy Leader | Former CEO, USA for IOM

Barton Edgerton

Vice Chair of Strategy & Operations

EY Americas Center for Board Matters, Corporate Governance Research Leader

Brian Heilman

Brian Heilman

Vice Chair of Finance and Treasurer

Investment Consultant | Clean Energy

Need to Know

UNA-NCA News

22nd Spring Model UN Conference Coverage 05.13.26
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Upcoming Events

Human Rights Awards Nominations 06.01.26
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Board of Directors Elections 2026 06.05.26
Cast Your Vote! UNA-NCA's Nominating Committee is pleased to present the slate of candidates for... Read More >
Annual Membership Meeting 2026 06.10.26
Celebrating Our Chapter's Achievements Join UNA-NCA at its Annual Membership Meeting. The program will... Read More >
Join Our Team! 06.30.26
Internship Opportunities with UNA-NCA UNA-NCA offers year-round, unpaid internships to current students (undergraduates and graduates)... Read More >
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