By Iesha Baldwin, Vice President of Membership
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of co-hosting a virtual United Nations Careers Workshop alongside my colleagues and friends at the UN. The event was designed to demystify UN career pathways and inspire more students, especially from Spelman College and other HBCUs, to see themselves as future leaders within the global system.
We welcomed over 300 participants from Atlanta, New York, Washington, D.C., Cape Town, Nairobi, London, Seoul, and beyond. Together, we explored how the UN's Young Professionals Programme (YPP) serves as a pathway to a UN career—connecting the UN's mission to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and emphasizing why diverse voices are essential to building a more sustainable and equitable future.
As the Sustainability Coordinator at Spelman College and a board member of the United Nations Association of Atlanta, this work is deeply personal. I believe that young Black women must not only learn about sustainability but also lead in defining what it means for our communities, our built environment, and the world we experience every day.
When Spelman students engage in conversations like these, they're not just exploring career options—they're envisioning a new world where their leadership transforms systems and enhances the quality of life for people around the globe.
To continue exploring pathways to global impact, I invite you to become a member of UNA-Atlanta.
To learn more about opportunities to build a career with the United Nations, visit United Nations Careers.
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of co-hosting a virtual United Nations Careers Workshop alongside my colleagues and friends at the UN. The event was designed to demystify UN career pathways and inspire more students, especially from Spelman College and other HBCUs, to see themselves as future leaders within the global system.
We welcomed over 300 participants from Atlanta, New York, Washington, D.C., Cape Town, Nairobi, London, Seoul, and beyond. Together, we explored how the UN's Young Professionals Programme (YPP) serves as a pathway to a UN career—connecting the UN's mission to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and emphasizing why diverse voices are essential to building a more sustainable and equitable future.
As the Sustainability Coordinator at Spelman College and a board member of the United Nations Association of Atlanta, this work is deeply personal. I believe that young Black women must not only learn about sustainability but also lead in defining what it means for our communities, our built environment, and the world we experience every day.
When Spelman students engage in conversations like these, they're not just exploring career options—they're envisioning a new world where their leadership transforms systems and enhances the quality of life for people around the globe.
To continue exploring pathways to global impact, I invite you to become a member of UNA-Atlanta.
To learn more about opportunities to build a career with the United Nations, visit United Nations Careers.
UNA-Atlanta’s Vice President of Membership Iesha Baldwin (center) connects with Nelson Morgan (left) and Jiahui Sun of United Nations Careers in New York City.
