The United Nations Foundation today announced the promotion of three members of its senior leadership team to the rank of Vice President as the organization continues to build innovative partnerships with the UN to help solve some of the world’s biggest problems. This latest move is part of a set of strategic personnel steps aimed at increasing the impact of the Foundation’s campaigns, programs, communications and successful advocacy work around the globe. The announcement included the promotion of Susan Myers, Elizabeth McKee Gore, and Aaron Sherinian to the rank of Vice President in the organization.

Susan Myers will become the UN Foundation’s Vice President for UN Relations. In this role, she will continue to lead the Foundation’s New York operations and will serve as the principal liaison to UN agencies and representatives. Her responsibilities will include leadership of special programs that bolster UN efforts in areas ranging from women’s and children’s health to peace and security.

Elizabeth McKee Gore is the UN Foundation’s new Vice President for Global Partnerships. She will direct large-scale partnerships with global corporations and organizations to bolster support for UN programs. She will continue to lead strategic grassroots efforts such as the innovative Nothing But Nets and Girl Up campaigns and the upcoming Global Vaccines campaign, and will manage partnerships with members of the UN Foundation’s Global Entrepreneurs Council and with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Aaron Sherinian was named the UN Foundation’s Vice President for Communications and Public Relations. He will manage communications strategy, implementation of press relationships, online and social media engagement and the full range of public outreach activities for the organization.

Foundation President Timothy E. Wirth said of announcement, “The world needs a bold new generation of people to join with the UN as part of a smart, healthy and peaceful tomorrow. I’ve asked the senior leadership team to help us find innovative, entrepreneurial ways to bring these people to the table and help the UN make a positive difference around the world. Susan, Elizabeth and Aaron are an important part of that equation.”

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