Something New is On the Horizon
We are currently upgrading our digital home to better serve our global community. Our full website is temporarily offline, but our mission doesn't stop. You can still engage with us using the quick links below.
Thank you for your patience, we can’t wait to show you what we’ve been building!
The YPFP website is currently only fully optimized for standard desktop and mobile devices. Our website currently has limited functionality on tablet screens. Our team is actively working on full tablet accessibility, and we hope to have it fully live soon! In the meantime, you can try switching your tablet browser to "Desktop" mode to view the full interface or join us on mobile.
To prevent any disruption to your YPFP experience however, you can still use the quick links below to become a member, log in to your member profile, view upcoming events, donate, or check out our socials.
Thank you for your patience while we upgrade your network!
Elaine Montes
Programming Officer
Elaine works as the programme officer in Tokyo
I joined YPFP to contribute to meaningful policy discussions, expand my understanding of global security and governance, and collaborate with internationally minded professionals across diverse sectors.
Bio
My name is Elaine, and I hold a Master’s degree in Policy Studies from the University of Washington, where my research and academic focus centered on public policy, regulation, global affairs, and human rights. I also earned undergraduate degrees in Law, Economics & Public Policy, Global Studies, and Community Psychology, with additional minors in Business Administration and Human Rights. Professionally, I have experience in business development, recruitment consulting, legal support, and stakeholder coordination across healthcare and international environments. I currently work as a Consultant, where I specialize in healthcare and client relationship management. I also have experience as a legal assistant and completed an internship with Basel Action Network, focusing on environmental justice and sustainable policy initiatives. My professional interests are primarily in compliance, policy, healthcare innovation, and project management, particularly in international and cross-functional environments. I am fluent in English and Spanish, with conversational Japanese proficiency.
Fun Fact:
I’m oddly obsessed with birds and somehow turned that into a 20k+ online community.