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.
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.
Milan Hahn
Youth Ambassador
Quentin Gärtner
Youth Ambassador
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.
Zhanibek Sovetov
Youth Ambassador
