Our Alumni Highlights

Our alumni have been at the forefront of global engagement, youth advocacy, and sustainable development, both during their time with UN Students Norway and beyond. Through leadership roles, project coordination, and active participation in international forums, they have transformed ideas into action. Their experiences highlight the opportunities UNSAN provides to develop skills, make meaningful connections, and contribute to shaping a fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable world.

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  • Political Manager, 2023–2024
    Ari, a former Political Manager of UN Students Norway, reflects on how his time with the organisation deepened his commitment to global governance, youth empowerment, and sustainable development. From advocating for fair UN internships to promoting the Youth, Peace and Security agenda, Ari’s experience shaped his path toward international diplomacy. Now interning at Africa Unite and soon at Norway’s Delegation to the OECD in Paris, he continues to champion meaningful youth participation in policymaking and sustainable development worldwide.

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  • Project Coordinator & President of UN Students Oslo, 2023–2025
    Amalie’s journey with UN Students Norway reflects her deep dedication to sustainability, equality, and cross-cultural understanding. As both a project coordinator and president, she fostered a dynamic community of globally minded students and organised thought-provoking events on women’s rights and international development. Today, as Norway’s youth representative for social and sustainable development and a sustainability consultant at EY, Amalie continues to bridge policy and practice in pursuit of a fairer, more sustainable world.

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  • President of UN Students Trondheim & National Members Manager, 2022–2025
    Lieve’s time with UN Students Norway was defined by initiative, leadership, and a strong commitment to sustainable development. From revitalising the Tromsø chapter to leading Trondheim’s first Model UN conference, she played a key role in strengthening the organisation nationally. With a background in geography and globalisation, Lieve now interns at Skift – Business Climate Leaders, while completing her thesis on sustainable hydropower in Nepal. Her story exemplifies how student engagement can open doors, foster growth, and inspire meaningful impact.

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  • Vice President of UN Students Trondheim, 2023–2025
    During her time with UN Students Norway, Fatoumata found both purpose and community. As a Project Team Member and later Vice President of the Trondheim chapter, she helped foster an inclusive environment that made student life more meaningful. With a master’s in Global Health and a background in nursing, she continues to seek ways to connect her passion for health, equality, and global engagement. Her journey reflects how confidence, connection, and courage can grow through active participation.

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  • President of UN Students Norway, 2023–2024
    As President, Thomas helped lead UN Students Norway through a defining period of growth and visibility, including the organisation’s first participation at Arendalsuka — a milestone that brought students into direct dialogue with policymakers and diplomats. With a background in philosophy, politics, and public policy, he now works at Norway’s Mission to the UN in Geneva, focusing on humanitarian and disarmament affairs. His experience demonstrates how student leadership can evolve into a career in diplomacy, rooted in the conviction that youth engagement is vital to shaping a more just and cooperative world.

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  • Vice President & PR Manager of UN Students Oslo, 2023–2025
    Silje’s journey with UN Students Oslo reflects her dedication to effective communication, advocacy, and the dissemination of international issues to a wider audience. As PR Manager and later Vice President, she helped elevate the chapter’s visibility and influence. One defining moment came when she and a colleague addressed Norway’s Ministry of Children and Families on tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students — a policy later reversed, underscoring the real impact of student voices. Now pursuing a master’s in Political Communication and interning at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dublin, Silje continues to promote informed dialogue and youth engagement in global affairs.

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