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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.

As Discussion Group Manager, Connor is responsible for the D.C. branch’s network of topical, regional, and language-based discussion groups, ensuring that each group has the resources, coordination, and visibility it needs to succeed.

Connor Matteson

Discussion Group Manager

Washington DC

Advisor to support young emerging leaders of the branch

Lauren is the Founder and Advisor for Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) Tokyo, a youth-led, youth-focused NGO that fosters international, inclusive, and intergenerational dialogue on pivotal issues for Japan and the world.

Lauren Power

Founder & Advisor

Tokyo

Chikara Uchida

Advisor

Tokyo

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Gary S

Cyber Publications Editor

Publications

Chiugo Aghaji

Strategic Advisor

London

Michael Yip

Strategic Advisor

London

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My Leg Guy

Cyber Publications Editor

Publications

Reese Wong

Strategic Advisor

London

Supporting young emerging leaders of the branch

Dr. Purvi Zaveri

Alumni & Advisor

Tokyo

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Eugene K

Cyber Publications Editor

Publications

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Sandy C.

Cyber Publications Editor

Publications

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Puff

Cyber Publications Editor

Publications

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Join the Team

Our team is constantly evolving, and we are always looking for ambitious professionals to join. Browse our latest openings or get in touch to pitch a new way to collaborate with YPFP.

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