Meet the Team
At YPFP, our leadership serves as a strategic catalyst for emerging talent. Every officer on our team is an ambitious practitioner committed to a singular mission: empowering the next generation of global voices. We leverage our collective expertise to foster a genuinely collaborative culture that scales impact. When you connect with our team, you are connecting with the force that is shaping the future of diplomacy.
Director of Human Rights, Los Angeles Branch
Kareena serves as the Director of Human Rights & Social Impact at YPFP Los Angeles. She is a public policy professional who brings experience working with think tanks around the world. Kareena currently works as an Associate at the Milken Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing collaborative solutions to global challenges. As a passionate advocate for civic engagement, she mentors young women and sits on the Board of her local United Nations Association chapter.
Director of Communications, Los Angeles Branch
Maelee is the Director of Communications at YPFP Los Angeles and an Immigration Analyst at Fragomen advising on U.S. immigration matters in the entertainment industry and working at the intersection of global business, immigration policy, and the creative economy. Formerly at the U.S. Department of State, she shaped social media strategy for American Spaces, advised leadership on rebranding the 2nd largest public diplomacy program, and authored a policy later adopted by the Secretary’s Policy Planning Staff.
As events and programming director for DC Branch Shay leads strategic planning efforts for programming throughout the year and coordinates day-of event logistics. She uses YPFP’s extensive network of current members, alumni and board members to create premiere foreign policy focused events.
As events and programming director for DC Branch Shay leads strategic planning efforts for programming throughout the year and coordinates day-of event logistics. She uses YPFP’s extensive network of current members, alumni and board members to create premiere foreign policy focused events.
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