Our Mission
​ United Nations Association Southern New York Division is dedicated to building a network of global citizens to support the United Nations.
We work to inform, inspire, and mobilize members of our communities to engage with critical global issues central to the mission of the United Nations. 

​Officers and Board Members 2024–2025
​President, George Garland, DBA
VP Advocacy, James Black
VP Communications, Abraham Musa
VP Education, Alexandria Connally, EDD
VP Membership, Marielle Ali
VP Outreach & Partnerships, Fatena Williams
Secretary, Polly Franchiini
Treasurer, Oneida Cabaleiro 
AT-LARGE, Sharon I. Nelson
AT-LARGE, Mike Khader, Esq
AT-LARGE, Peg  Shannon
AT-LARGE, Elaine P. Congress
AT-LARGE, Ruth Hassell-Thompson
AT-LARGE, Padmini Murthy, MD
AT LARGE, Jessica Lake
AT LARGE, Kecia  Gaither, MD
AT-LARGE, James Wolff Esq.
AT LARGE, Reza (Ray) Naghavi, MD
AT LARGE, Josephine Mairzadeh
AT LARGE, Jonathan Cummings
UNA Mid-Hudson, Shantha Thangiah
UNA-Brooklyn, Margarette Tropnas
UNA-NYC, Ann  Nicol
UNA-NNJ, Haris  Melendez
UNA-Long Island, Maxvel Rose
UNA-Bronx, Tatiana Scantlebury
UNA-Queens, Seabelo Chabo John
UNA-Westchester, Marcia Brewster

In Memorium: (since 2012)
Former Treasurer:  Lee Bloom
Former VP Advocacy:  Margaret (Molly) Bruce
Former VP Advocacy: Joan Levy
Former Board Member (past NYC President): Hope Miller
Former Bronx UNA President: Oneater Sinclair
Former Division President:  Catherine White