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UNA-USA community chapters consist of active leaders and members from across the US who are passionate about taking action for the UN in their local community. We support the principles and vital work of the United Nations, strengthening the United Nations system, promoting constructive United States leadership in that system and achieving the goals of the United Nations Charter.

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Nancy Martin
President
Program & Education Chairperson

Chapter President's Welcome

Hi! Thank you for coming to see us.

We are happy to welcome you. It is my privilege to serve as the Santa Barbara & Tri-Counties (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties) Chapter President. The United Nations Association-USA is one of over 200 chapters in cities and universities across the country. There are currently over 100 UNAs across the world.

Many of the members are under 26 years old. Our Chapter is one of the oldest in the country. Our task is to educate, inspire, and encourage you to take action and stand up for what you believe. Our work is to support the United Nations in creating a fairer, more just World.

The United Nations and UNICEF have always been part of my life. I have spent my life as a teacher, beginning in the Peace Corps in Africa, then becoming a Montessori teacher, and later teaching in Santa Barbara, Venezuela, and Singapore. I have had the honor of serving as the Co-Chair of the UNA Human Rights Affinity Group for the last three years. My goal for our local chapter is to focus on Human Rights for all, the Sustainable Development Goals, and peace through dialogue.

I want to encourage you to join us in learning and becoming an active participant.