Global Edition Writing Team
| Our Global Edition Team puts the world’s most shining examples and breakthrough innovations into the easy-going, fluent language of the change movement. We are always recruiting writers and editors for the Global or other Editions. Are you fired up, ready to learn positive change writing style, responsible in team communication and eager to join one of the most amazing writing adventures of our times? Well, what are you waiting for? Get in touch! | |
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Eric Schneider is here for transformation. He doesn’t want to put up any longer with the suffering, destruction and ego power games in the face of abundance and limitless opportunities. He wants to see the best of the human spirit spread everywhere in easy language, to inspire and empower people for living Magical Lives, Caring for Creation. Mail > eric@youth-leader.org |
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Samarpita Mukherjee Sharma. Practical, yet a romantic — thrives on the smell and sound of paper binded together into fiction. Her dream career still being that of a bartender and an author, she currently writes and edits to make money and spin stories for the little ones to make herself happy. With a Masters in Economics as well as Mass Media, she hopes to successfully use her knowledge and expertize to help change makers reach out to the rest of the world. And to have her own short stories for children published in some time. Mail > samarpita@youthleader.in |
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Monika Talreja Khanna completed her Post Graduation in English Literature to fulfill her father’s dream to be “Well Educated” and pursued her own to be a part of the glamorous “Fashion Industry”. She has been a fashion Merchandiser for more than 5 years now. Having achieved what she had aimed for, she wishes each one gets an opportunity like her, to dream and fulfill their dreams. Such a realization led her to join YouthLeader, “to be connected” and “Do Good “. Mail > monika.khanna.youthleader@gmail.com |
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Nupur Sachdeva is a post graduate in English Literature and a graduate in Mass Communication and Journalism. Having worked as a news coordinator for Thomson Reuters and currently working with schools in India at the British Council, one thing has been common – constant learning! She aspires to work for UNICEF where she can lend a helping hand to the children who dream of going to school, and not work at tea stalls or stroll on roads. She very much likes to volunteer for NGOs and assist them in which ever way she can. Mail > nupur.sachdeva.youthleader@gmail.com |
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Mariah Qasrani. Passionate about the world, driven to working to bring about positive change and making the world a better place (especially for mother earth!), Mariah is very easygoing, friendly and loves music/entertainment (especially Asian), travelling, photography, writing and reading. Work experience ranges from working as a volunteer with UNDP to now being a part of YL. Currently doing her bachelors, but already planning the next step ahead in Masters. What she loves most is meeting new people and experiencing new cultures. Her belief is simple, her outlook optimistic: To change the world, we need to start by changing ourselves. Mail > mariah.qaisrani.youthleader@gmail.com |
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Andi Davis … Mail > andi.davis.youthleader@gmail.com |
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Priyanka Ohri is a writer and believes that her knowledge, qualifications and skills can contribute substantially to make an aware and a better world. She loves traveling and her dream is to travel the world ‘alone’, see every corner. Most, importantly, she believes that all that matters in this world is a good heart set on good things, if so one can change the destiny not only of oneself, but also of the entire world, all you have to do is believe in your heart. Mail > priyanka.ohri.youthleader@gmail.com |
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Eline van Audenaerde speaks six languages; holds a Bachelor’s degree in Eastern Language and Cultures. She is volunteering for Italian Horse Protection Association. She is also a part-time model. She tends to believe that change can be made if you start small, at your own level, closer to home. Mail > eline.vanaudenaerde.youthleader@gmail.com |
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Vessela Zarankova … Mail > vessela.zarankova.youthleader@gmail.com |
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Myriam Chilvers When she was just two years old, her parents packed up their small cosy farm on the South West coast of England and moved her grandfather, her and their four hundred sheep across the Channel to a much warmer France.She became quickly aware however that the world was not confined to their peaceful farm, and at 18 she packed her bags and travelled through the USA and Kenya for a few months before settling down to complete her bachelor degree in Political Science in Montreal, Canada. Since then, she has journeyed from the high altitudes of the Himalayan plateau to the dry rocky desert surrounding the Dead Sea in Palestine, attempting to meet, along the way, as many people as possible. Mail > myriam.chilvers.youthleader@googlemail.com |
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Payal Bhatnagar is a freelance writer who is passionate about making a positive impact in the society through her work. Her writing expertise lies in various subjects such as travel, education and careers, history, flora and fauna, health etc. With a Masters in Business Administration and corporate sector exposure behind her, she always had the desire to volunteer and help people which led to write for the YL magazine. A busy mother of a beautiful daughter, she likes to read in her free time. Mail > payal.bhatnagar.youthleader@gmail.com |
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Clara Mehel … Mail > clara.mehel.youthleader@gmail.com |
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Ritika Verma is journalist writer into anything that’s adventurous and creative. A 24-yr-old, she is a creative enthusiast who’d be there where the positive energy is. Dance is her form of expression. She believes that the world is ready for the paradigm shift much awaited, movement towards positive change thought process and hope. She’s also a Mass Media graduate from Mumbai University, currently at Bournemouth University, UK, studying Advertising and Marketing Communications. Mail > ritika.youthleader@gmail.com |
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Sonia Vaillant is a learner. She went to the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada for four years and while she loved every moment, she thinks she may have learned more from traveling as a child. She believes in being barefoot as much as possible, laughing loudly, climbing trees to get a new perspective, and that love and cooking should be approached with reckless abandon. Her favourite smell is campfire smoke and she gives really good high fives if you laugh at her jokes. She looks forward to traveling the world and learning more than she ever imagined possible. Mail > sonia.vaillant.youthleader@gmail.com |
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Anna Priddy is currently in high school. Her dream is to become a doctor, but for now, she is focusing on the present. Anna has lived in Germany her entire life — even though she is completely American! Running, both cross-country and on the track, is her passion. She loves to explore new cultures, learn about new things, and make new friends. Anna is independent, self-motivated, and just wants to get the most out of my life with the opportunities she has been given. Mail> |
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Claudia Fiedler considers herself a global citizen though what her passport says is not important. She has been living, traveling and working in Asia for almost 5 years and likes it here very much. Last year, Claudia got to travel and volunteer throughout South East Asia, finishing with a one month stint in Singapore where she was a language volunteer for the Singapore Youth Olympics. She loves the outdoors and any kind of physical activity or sport, especially running, mountain biking, trekking and kayaking. Claudia’s ideal career would be one where she works for six month and travels and volunteers the other six months of the year. |
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AMNA YOUSIF HAMID is a final year student doing her major in languages.She has volunteered in some local organizations like mojadidon and the Qatari associations for diabetics.She considers volunteering, not on a chance to promote an improved human quality of life, but also for skill development, meeting others, and having fun. She tries hard to help spread her own language, Arabic. Mail > amna.hamid.youthleader@gmail.com |
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ANGELA ZHANG is a full-time undergraduate student in the University of Toronto, Canada. She is doing a Bachelor of Arts and a major in Political Science. She is inspired by the multicultural city she grew up in, learning about different cultures from around the world. She is especially interested in human rights, peace and conflict and governments. In addition, she is an advocate of human rights and equity, combating racism and intolerance through actions around her campus. Mail > angela.zhang.youthleader@gmail.com |
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ESINAM AWUKU is a curious, enthusiastic girl from Ghana, well established into her Statistics and Actuarial Science profession, loves reading, athletics and Internet surfing. She has big dreams for both further studies and an established career. She feels, she always wanted to do something for this world and YL has given her a great opportunity. Mail > esinam.awuku.youthleader@gmail.com |
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INA PATRICIA DIOLA is currently completing her senior year in college, taking up Bachelor of Arts Major in Legal Management. She dreams of becoming a lawyer specializing in children and woman’s rights. A lover of nature and of children, a dreamer, and a believer, she wishes to help motivate young people around the world by making them see their worth as persons, and by making them realize that they can do so much to help change our world for the better. Mail > ina.diola.youthleader@gmail.com |
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JODIE ANN MILLER is an Immigration Officer. She is a graduation student, completing her thesis on Human Trafficking in Jamaica. Her greatest interest is in International Relation. She wishes to see all nations working together to achieve World Peace and Elimination of Poverty and Hunger. Mail > jodieann.miller.youthleader@gmail.com |
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JUMA SWALEH is a student pursuing a degree in information communication technology (I.C.T) in Kenya, having volunteerd with his university association in helping the disadvantaged in society, he is also a member of the Angazia youth group which aims to assist the orphans, among other things. He is also a part of the university Muslim students magazine (The Enlightenment) writing committee. Volunteering, for him is not just about the need to help but it also gives a chance to meet and interact with different people from different places. Mail > juma.gongo.youthleaders@gmail.com |
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NADICA MITRESKA, doing her Bachelor in Law, loves traveling, learning and helping People. She has worked for an NGO for HIV/AIDS projects and has also been an active person in Environmental Programmes. She feels “The world is a wonderful place, you just need to have positive thoughts and positive energy and you can do everything you are up for”. Mail > nadica.mitreska.youthleader@gmail.com |
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OLGA MUN is a fourth year undegraduate student in Political Science and International Relations. She was born and raised in Kazakhstan, though she ethnically is Korean and Russian. Olga speaks several languages, among them: Kazakh, Russian, English and German. She has studied Korean at Seoul National University, South Korea and is currently studying French. She has volunteered in Turkey and participated in different international conferences both in Asia and Europe. Recently, Olga received a prestigious N.Nazarbayev Presidential stipend for active involvement in social life of Kazakhstani youth community. Olga was a President of Model United Nations 2010 in Almaty, the former capital and the biggest city of Kazakhstan; recipient of US Government scholarship and ISFiT foundation support, Norway. Mail > olga.mun.youthleader@gmail.com
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SOLOMON DEBEBE is a Social Anthropologist and Lecturer from Ethiopia.He loves working on people Empowerment issues and wishes to become a resercher and writer on social development issues. His Vision: Building a peaceful and developed world. Mail > solomon.debebe.youthleader@gmail.com |
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STACIE KENDALL is a family oriented Girl, loves her Family. She is an Education officer from Australia and a part of an Organization striving towards the Goal of world leading OHS to NSW mining Industry which she feels will not only benefit the Mining Industry but also all work places, worldwide. Mail > stacie.kendall.youthleader@gmail.com |
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TANVEER AHMAD WANI is a Tutor and a Social Worker. Having set up an NGO “VOESEP” in his native state Jammu and Kashmir and a youth Club “YES Kashmir”, Tanveer feels there is a need for masses to realize the Importance of Environmental protection and Education. Mail > tanveer.wani.youthleader@gmail.com |
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TARA BAKER is a business consultant by trade with a global and socially innovative spirit. She is inspired by cultural awareness and the voice of those who promote peace for collective evolution. She is a lover of travel, music and learning more about the drive of the human spirit. Mail > tara.baker.youthleader@gmail.com |
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TONY SHEPPARD is a full time university student completing his Bachelor of Science Majoring in Sustainability with a Minor in Physics. Currently a project manager for an environment council in Australia, he also has a high degree of interest in various aspects of technological advancement throughout the world. Mail > tony.sheppard.youthleader@gmail.com |
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ZABRINA TING is a third-year student at the University of British Columbia completing a combined major in Political Science and Economics and a passionate advocate for the preservation of culture and human rights. Prior to this, she has volunteered with many local and international charities as well as traveled to Guatemala on a global development project through the Comité Campesino del Altiplano, an organization that fights for land and labour rights for Mayan campesinos in Guatemala. Mail > zabrina.ting.youthleader@gmail.com
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