Ana Danchevska

Ana Danchevska

Ana was NYLESA Communications Group Coordinator 2021-2022 I was born in Croatia, raised in Macedonia. Arriving to New York at the end of 2019 for my partner’s job, I have been enjoying the life here ever since.  I became a member of NYLESA in March 2020 and joined the...
Jooyoung Kim

Jooyoung Kim

Jooyoung was NYLESA Treasurer 2021-2022 I am from Korea but also studied for my master’s degree in Australia and worked in Japan. I came to New York two years ago when my husband joined UNICEF for his first UN post. It wasn’t an easy decision to leave everything...
Gift Lwamba

Gift Lwamba

Gift was NYLESA Welcom Group Coordinator 2021-2022 I am a Zambian. I arrived in New York in October 2017 as a spouse to a UNICEF staff. Being a UN spouse and having lived in many duty stations, I am grateful to be part of the SC team because it is a space where I am...
Amelia Poveda Irles

Amelia Poveda Irles

Amelia was NYLESA Career Support Group Coordinator 2021-2022 I am from Spain. My background is in communications, international affairs, education and culture management. I love being part of a great team, helping organizations to create meaningful impact and...
Natalia Chernysh

Natalia Chernysh

Natalia was NYLESA Co-Chair 2021-2022 and is currently in charge of the Membership Team  I am from Russia. I have a Masters in French Language and Literature, and have lived and worked in Saint-Petersburg, and UN’s duty stations in Nairobi and Vienna. I joined NYLESA...