Our Board of Youth Ambassadors
Connecting foreign policy to the digital world
The EPIS Board of Youth Ambassadors is an assembly of young influencers in the foreign affairs and security policy domain. The cooperation between content creators and EPIS allows a more in-depth and extensive digital offering for online viewers, and lets EPIS facilitate the exchange with experts in foreign and security policy.
Andreas Grassl
Youth Ambassador
Andreas Grassl is an Austrian political influencer, journalist, and commentator specializing in international relations and global security. As the creator of the popular platform Worldpolitics_Daily, he translates complex geopolitical issues into accessible formats for a massive digital audience. He is the co-host of the weekly political podcast Grassl & Matei, where he analyzes global power dynamics, and also works as a professional sports commentator for CANAL+.
Anna Gumenyuk
Youth Ambassador
Anna Gumenyuk is a dedicated communications and international relations professional committed to making a difference through global partnerships. Currently serving as a Communications Associate at the UNDP Rome Centre, she brings extensive experience in crafting digital content and showcasing development work. Her background features prominent international advocacy roles, including serving as a UNCTAD Youth Delegate and representing youth voices at major global environmental assemblies.
Anton Hartmann
Youth Ambassador
Anton Hartmann is an emerging journalist, reporter, and digital strategist specializing in political news, international relations, and European governance. He is the creator and host of @antonsnews on Instagram, where his impactful journalism earned him a nomination for the Stuttgarter Moderationspreis. Currently studying European and International Governance at Sciences Po Lille and Münster, he also coordinates social media strategy at the European Commission in Germany.
Eliane Trabulo
Youth Ambassador
Eliane Trabulo is an international affairs and global commerce specialist focusing on international business cooperation and geopolitical analysis. A researcher and student at Sorbonne Université in the Collaborateur des Activités Internationales program, her work examines global trade dynamics, international relations, and security. Currently, she is an analytical contributor to Les Jeunes des IHEDN, where she publishes insights on international security and foreign policy trends.
Georg Poensgen
Youth Ambassador
Georg Poensgen is a prominent social entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and former UN Youth Delegate of Luxembourg to the 79th General Assembly. Recognized as a Forbes Under 30 honoree, he co-founded Well-Being Week to tackle youth mental health issues across Europe. Currently, he serves as a co-founding leader of the Global Youth Call to Action on Mental Health (GYCAM), working internationally to amplify youth voices and bridge the gap between young people and global decision-makers.
Klara Frey
Youth Ambassador
Meltem Seker
Youth Ambassador
Meltem Seker is a prominent political content creator, commentator, and student of political science. Widely known through her platform @politischmeltem, she is a conservative political influencer with a migration background who actively engages in Germany's public discourse. Her commentary focuses extensively on migration, integration, Islamism, and media narratives. Combining academic insights with an active civic presence, she advocates for nuanced perspectives on identity and social policy.
Sienna Leesberg
Youth Ambassador
Sienna Leesberg is an International Relations student at Rhine-Waal University dedicated to civic engagement and youth advocacy. Her background in diplomatic simulation and youth governance includes serving as Chairperson for Model NATO Germany e.V. and working on the Committee on Budget and Finance in the North Rhine-Westphalia Youth Parliament (*Jugendlandtag NRW*). Grounded in community involvement, she actively organizes regional discussion forums and advocates for youth perspectives in local affairs and public policy.
Vladyslav Subota
Youth Ambassador
Vlad Subota is a humanitarian professional and multilingual interpreter specializing in forced displacement, migration policy, and human rights. Having personally experienced displacement as a Ukrainian refugee, he has facilitated over 3,500 critical interpretation sessions and led aid operations with AMAR UCRAЇNA. Currently a Postgraduate Fellow at the European Academy of Diplomacy, he combines first-hand field experience with academic expertise to advance global refugee protection.
Zoya Kalinsky
Youth Ambassador
Zoya Kalinsky is a youth advocate and public speaker dedicated to empowering young women and ending the cycle of bullying and violence. Drawing from her personal experiences navigating Tourette's Syndrome and overcoming childhood bullying, she uses her platform to promote inclusion and demonstrate that youth can be a powerful force for positive change. Notably, she addressed the United Nations ECOSOC Chamber on behalf of UN Women and the UNITE campaign to advocate against violence targeting women and girls. Multilingual and focused on global education, Kalinsky engages in public speaking to inspire young people to build confidence and stand up for themselves and others.
