THE TEAM

Youth Peace Summit is a shared effort created by youth and for youth. It’s core team consists of more than 40 young people from many diverse backgrounds, living in the entire world! Together they work on a voluntary basis in support of peace in The Hague as much as on an international level.

In the organisation of the Summit the team is advised by the YPS Advisory team.

Management Team

The management Team is composed of the leads of all the other teams and sets priorities, keeps deadlines and makes sure the Youth Peace Summit operations are well-considered and well-coordinated. The management team also manages partnerships and volunteers.

My name is Jonathan. I am the overall coordinator and project manager of all our Youth Peace efforts. In daily life I am a youth- and peaceworker. Has a background in history and international relations. He has run projects in The Netherlands, Georgia and Romania among other places.

My name is Anastasia, I coordinate the Youth Peace Summit efforts. I’m from Germany. I first joined the Youth Peace Summit in 2025 as a participant, an experience that inspired me to study International Communication Management at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Today, I lead the organizing team for the next Youth Peace Summit, motivated to connect people and contribute to positive change, step by step.

Hello! I’m Adam, I lead the charge of the Youth Peace Network and partnerships. I am facilitator and mediator. I come from Northern Ireland. I work within communities, to help support social change. I believe through dialogue that we can come together to collaboratively explore the issues we face and move towards a future that benefits all.

I am Thomas Borghols. I am the treasurer for this year’s edition of the Youth Peace Summit. He makes sure the financial aspects behind the scenes of the summit are taken care of so that the event can reach its full potential. In his day-to-day life, Thomas works as fund manager at the Dutch Gambling Authority.

Hi! I’m Stefan, Fundraising Lead at the Youth Peace Summit. I’m a development economist with experience in post-conflict contexts in the Middle East and Western Balkans. At YPS, my role is to look for funding opportunities through donor partners, crowdfunding, and extending our international network. Together with our volunteers, I embark on many a coffee to see how we can best build our brand, expand our impact, and make YPS27 happen!

Mentorship Coordination Team

The Mentorship coordination team sets the outlines for our youth development/ mentorship programme. This includes the involving, training and further preparation of the youth mentors fro YPS activities. Click here for more information on our mentorship programme.

Hello! I am Emma! Mentorship lead at Youth Peace Summit. I am a policy, peacebuilding and mediation professional. I am Swiss and German, and passionate about advancing gender equality, conflict resolution, and inclusive development globally. With experience in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, I have worked with community-based organisations to foster dialogue and assist them in strengthening their institutional partnerships. To me, the Youth Peace Summit represents what lies at the foundation of politics: actively listening to other people’s stories and understanding the commonalities we share.

Arianna Iberico Torres is co-lead of the mentor team. Staying in contact with the mentors and preparing them for their roles at the Youth Peace Summit.

Programme

The Programme Team is responsible for the layout and setup of the Youth Peace Summit programme and responsible for the creation of the wider framework of workshops, discussions, exhibitions and other programme elements that concern the Youth Peace Summit.

Hani is a member of the programme team with long experience in the Youth Peace and Security Agenda. He was also a mentor during the Youth Peace Summit in 2025.

Angella Nakkungu is part of the programme team

Charter

In 2026 participating Youth together wrote the Youth Peace Charter. The Charter team monitors the dissemination and refinement of this momentous document, bringing it under the attention of policy makers and conducting further research in the needs of young people of today, herein starkly focusing on Youth Participation.

Hi, my name is Sara and I am a member of the Charter Committee this year, having joined the Youth Peace Summit team in 2026. As a graduate of European Studies at the University of Amsterdam, I am very interested in giving more opportunity to youth to shape our political future and making sure the Charter gets implemented in (inter)national politics.

I’m Ilya. , I guide young leaders in transforming bold ideas into real-world impact. With a background in human rights and environmental activism, I’ve worked across borders to support grassroots movements, international cooperation, and civic resilience. I believe in empowering emerging changemakers to lead with empathy, strategy, and a deep commitment to justice, because peace is something we build together.

Logistics

The Logistics team is responsible for the purchase and distribution of material including merchandise. They also lead the Hosting Programme. Logistics also directs volunteers that help out during the intense Summit days, making sure that everything runs smoothly!

Angy Daood is a student at the Hague University of Applied Sciences. She has been involved with the Youth Peace Summit since 2025.

Md Jamil Hossain is a Global Youth Catalyst and International Business student at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Supply Chain and Operations Management. Originally from rural Bangladesh, currently based in The Hague, he focuses on building systems that connect grassroots talent with global opportunities, combining his background in social impact with operational and logistical thinking. His mission is to design a “supply chain of opportunity” that ensures access to resources, education, and leadership for youth worldwide.

PR and Comms

The PR & Comms Team is manages the communication channels of the Youth Peace Summit, including our social media, newsletter, the creation of flyers, posters and other material.

Hello! My name is Will and I’m from the USA. I first joined the Youth Peace Summit in 2026 as a participant, having come here for a Master’s in International Communication Management at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Today I’m the Lead of the PR and Communications team and a member of the Rotaract Den Haag Scheveningen and looking to help spread youth-led cause of peace as far as possible!

I’m Heidy and as a member of the communications team, I help to impart the aspirations of the Youth Peace Summit and amplify youth voices through social media and communication. My interests in humanitarian studies, peacekeeping, international development, and the role of civil society in shaping just and peaceful communities led me to join this community – while pursuing a career in the fields of international public policy, development & environmental sustainability.

Mai is studying International Development at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), majoring Governance and Development Policy with passion to address sustainability and glocal challenges. My studies are supported by a scholarship from Rotary International, thanks to Rotary clubs in Japan and the Netherlands. Alongside my volunteer work, I have been a member of Rotaract Den Haag Scheveningen to make a positive impact.

I am Sharon! I joined the Youth Peace Summit in 2025 and now serve on the Platform Team, supporting coordination efforts. With a background in International Communication Management, I’m committed to strengthening collaboration and advancing youth-led initiatives that foster dialogue and sustainable change.

Impact Team

The Impact team is our internal research team aiming to gather, analyse and visualise data related to the impact of our Youth Peace Summit activities. It sets the ground for monitoring youth development, the ‘yield’ of our events over a long term.