Nardos Berehe has over six years of multidisciplinary experience in international development, social entrepreneurship, consultancy and impact investment. Ms. Berehe holds an MBA and has managed a pool of investments and grant funds across multiple countries focused on the SDGs. Nardos is a humanitarian at heart driven by her dedication to support enterprises that empower communities and achieve social impact.

As a Project Officer in the Networks team at SDSN Youth since May 2023, I help facilitate global exchanges and fostering the development of our network. My academic background is in Industrial Engineering, with a focus on renewable energy, reflecting my commitment to sustainable development. My studies have taken me across Europe, with universities in Berlin, Paris, and London shaping my perspective. Originally from Germany, I am passionate about leveraging international collaboration to drive positive change and innovation in the field of sustainability.

I joined SDSN Youth in 2020, taking over various roles in the Mediterranean region, as volunteer, Deputy NC and finally Network Coordinator for over a year before transitioning to Regional Focal Point. I am originally Italian but I am currently living in Brussels (Belgium), where I work in the field of sustainability in the non-profit sector. I am also part of other youth organisations focusing on climate action, as Generation Climate Europe and The Green Fix. My greatest passion is cooking, which also makes me very interested in sustainable food systems and the role of youth in innovation in the agri-food sector.

Undergraduate student and President of the International Relations Academic Center at the Centro Universitário do Norte (UniNorte). Current Local President of the non-profit youth organization AIESEC in Manaus. Has experience with migrations and refugee requests by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in partnership with the Manaus Federal Police. Currently an intern at SDSN Amazônia.

Evangelia Savvidou is a Medical Doctor and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Public Health and Health Policy. She is collaborating with the WHO/Europe Regional Office for the Evidence into Action Alcohol Project (EVID-ACTION). She is an Author for the Medical Student Alliance for Global Education at ScholarRx. She is an early-career researcher, and an Associate of the Laboratory of Primary Health Care, General Medicine, and Health Research Services and the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She engages with health science communication, being the Host of the Primary Care Dialogues Podcast. She was the Regional (Central Europe) Contact Point for the 17th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Youth. She is recognized as a Climate x Youth Pioneer by the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate and the Asian Universities Alliance. She has an extensive background in youth work. She has been the Coordinator (Founding) of SDSN Youth Black Sea since June 2020.

Lara Mugala is a dedicated young leader committed to driving sustainable development through impactful initiatives. She has worked with various organizations to implement solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a CorpsAfrica volunteer, Lara served as a catalyst for change in a rural community in Malawi, leading initiatives such as the renovation of an under-five clinic, tree planting for environmental conservation, and a Gender-Based Violence awareness campaign. She successfully mobilized resources, engaged stakeholders including local communities, NGOs, and international organizations and secured grants that collectively impacted over 2,000 community members. Lara also serves as a Youth Panelist for the European Union Youth Empowerment Fund, where she collaborates with global peers to vet and recommend funding for youth-led projects advancing the SDGs, particularly in underrepresented communities. Her contributions helped fund 499 projects in the first cycle. Passionate about fostering change, Lara actively seeks opportunities to advance sustainable development locally and globally.

Jess Stone is an award-winning youth advocate and former youth parliamentarian. Her work in international relations and Pacific collaboration has been featured in The Brisbane Times, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, 7NEWS, and ABC Radio Brisbane. She serves as Queensland State Secretary at United Nations Youth Australia and sits on its National Data Committee. Jess works with the World Economic Forum, and is the 2025-2026 Curator of the Brisbane Global Shapers Hub.