Leadership and Governance

 

Find out about our people and how we're run

 

 

One Young World is made up of four distinct legal entities these are:

 

One Young World (UK charity)

 

Executive Leadership Team

 

The majority of One Young World’s operations are conducted through One Young World Limited, a charity registered in England and Wales with the charity registration number 1147298.

 

 

One Young World Board of Trustees 

 

 

 

One Young World United States

 

US Trustee Board

 

One Young World U.S. is a 501(c)(3) organisation with a mission to support and promote the education and collaboration of young leaders with the goal of effecting positive change on a global level. Its EIN is 45-5088146.

 

Board of Trustees

  • Francois Chateau
  • Kofi Amoo Gottfried
  • David Jones (President)
  • Guy Kern-Martin
  • Magalie Laguerre Wilkinson
  • Michelle Parmalee
  • Kate Robertson

 

One Young World Switzerland

 

Directors

 

One Young World is registered as an Association in Switzerland. A Swiss association is a type of corporation in Swiss law. An association can serve as a non-profit organization (NPO) or non-governmental organization (NGO).

One Young World Switzerland also has a National Board; One Young World National Board Switzerland is a senior local mission, contributing to the development, promotion and protection of the One Young World Movement in Switzerland and supporting the local community of Ambassadors. 

 

Swiss National Board Founding Members:

  • Pascal Jenny
  • Stefan Scheiber
  • Jessica Jones
  • Livia Altmann

 

One Young World Japan

 

Directors

 

One Young World Japan Committee is an Ippan Shadan Houjin - a general incorporated association which operates on a non-profit basis to build momentum of One Young World, partnerships and solutions that will help connect Japan’s young leaders to the world.

 

Board of Directors

  • Chairman: Mr Kimy Okubo
  • Ms. Rui Nagamori
  • Mr. Chad Stewart
  • Mr. Kazuo Takahashi
  • Mr. Atsufumi Yokoi

One Young World is supported by voluntary entities. These are:

 

Global Advisory Board

 

One Young World’s Global Advisory Board supports the development of One Young World into a globally recognised body, ensuring that its Ambassadors have a positive impact on the most influential organisations worldwide.

 

 

One Young World Indigenous Council

 

The One Young World Indigenous Council engages directly with Indigenous young leaders to ensure a fair representation of their interests and the interests of young Indigenous people around the world. The Council's function is critical in ensuring that One Young World's work is culturally sensitive, respectful, and impactful but also that any activities are sustainable and effective.

 

 

Managing Regional Ambassador Network

 

Each region is supported by volunteer Managing Ambassadors who are responsible for ensuring cooperation and collaboration between regional volunteer coordinators, so that Ambassadors across the world have a regional point of contact with One Young World HQ.

 

Demetria Chelepy - Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Island Nations

Emmanuele Marie Parra - Asia

Isaac Olufadewa - Africa and the Middle East

Isabel Menendez - Latin America and the Caribbean

Lahna Rae Harper - Canada and USA

Kristina Drenker - Europe

 

 

National Boards

 

One Young World National Boards are senior local missions of One Young World, contributing to the development, promotion and protection of the One Young World Movement in their nation, and supporting the local community of One Young World Ambassadors.

One Young World National Boards ensure that all sectors work together towards the identification and promotion of their nation’s most talented young leaders in their countries, in accordance with the One Young World Charter.

Each One Young World National Board is led by a Chair and composed of board members from a diverse range of backgrounds and areas of expertise.

 

To date, One Young World National Boards have been established in:

  • Belize
  • Brazil
  • Colombia
  • Thailand
  • Japan
  • Switzerland