Celebrate UN Day with UNA Boulder: A World of Ideas in 90 Minutes

Join the United Nations Association of Boulder for a fast-paced, inspiring celebration of the United Nations and the people working to make a difference locally and globally.

To mark UN Day, we’re bringing together our board members, interns, and special guests for an online showcase of lightning talks exploring the ideas, initiatives, and international challenges shaping our world.

From the achievements and future promise of the United Nations to international development, maternal health, trauma response, community engagement, and Model United Nations, this event offers a series of short, thought-provoking presentations that take you straight to the heart of each topic.

Expect fresh perspectives, practical insights, and a glimpse into how the United Nations Association is connecting global challenges with local action. Whether you’re passionate about human rights, international affairs, education, or global cooperation, there’s something here for you.

Our UN Day Lightning Talk Programme

17:00 — The UN at 81: Accomplishments and Promise
Daryl Wallace, President, UNA Rockies

17:10 — Message From The UNA USA Managing Director
Farah Eck, Managing Director of UNA-USA

17:20 — What Community Engagement with the UNA Means
Jill Wilson, Advocacy Chair, UNA Rockies

17:30 — UNA Boulder's Humanitarian Projects

Robert McNown, Treasurer, UNA Rockies

17:40 — Child-Engaged Hazard Planning in the Boulder Community
Ashley Stout, Intern, UNA Rockies

17:50 — IMUN3: How Inter-Generational Simulations Open Minds
Gabi Delatorre, Intern, UNA Rockies

18:00 — The Future of International Development
Ed Elmendorf, Former World Bank, Board Member, UNA Rockies

18:10 — From Ideas To Community - The Future Of UNA Rockies
Emilia Arevalo, Volunteer, UNA Rockies

18:20 — Future Forward: A Look At Communications And Outreach

Audrey Patton, Intern, Communications at UNA Rockies

18:30 — Closing Remarks

Celebrate locally. Think globally.

This online event is part of our wider UN Day celebration, which will also feature a United Nations flag-raising ceremony at Boulder Town Hall.

We will record the webinar and make it available on UN Day to help share these ideas and conversations with our wider community.

Come discover new perspectives, meet people making a difference, and explore how we can all contribute to a more peaceful, equitable, and sustainable world.

Watch for registration details and invitations from the United Nations Association of Boulder. We look forward to celebrating UN Day with you!