Jenni Lee
Senior Communications Officer, United Nations Foundation
Jenni Lee is a senior communications officer at the United Nations Foundation focused on writing and editing. Prior to joining the UN Foundation, Jenni worked as a speechwriter at the U.S. Department of Energy. She has also previously worked in communications on Capitol Hill and on the presidential campaign trail.
Jenni holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Communications from The George Washington University.
Fun fact: Jenni learned how to do the “Running Man” dance move by watching YouTube instructional videos. She has not had the same luck with the “Moonwalk.”
Blog Posts by Jenni Lee
Protecting the Planet and Improving Women’s Health
Every Earth Day, I’m reminded of the proverb, “We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”
April 22, 2013
Coming Together to Advance the Millennium Development Goals
The international development community came together in a big way on Friday to support the United Nations and to mark the 1,000-day milestone leading to the target date to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), eight goals embraced by governments and the UN to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems.
April 8, 2013
In Case You Missed It
Looking for something to read now that election coverage has slowed? In Case You Missed It has a quick recap of recent news on the United Nations Foundation and the issues we care about.
November 16, 2012
In Case You Missed It
Looking for something to read now that election coverage has slowed? In Case You Missed It has a quick recap of recent news on the United Nations Foundation and the issues we care about.
November 9, 2012
Supporter Spotlight: Interview with Sarah Gale, Girl Up Teen Advisor
The United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up campaign empowers American teenage girls to raise awareness and funds for United Nations programs that help some of the world’s hardest-to-reach adolescent girls. In September, Girl Up announced its new class of “Teen Advisors,” a group of girls who will mobilize action in their communities and provide advice to Girl Up over the next year. I recently had the opportunity to speak to Sarah Gale, a Teen Advisor from Boca Raton, Florida.
November 5, 2012
In Case You Missed It
Welcome to the first October edition of In Case You Missed It. Although the days are getting shorter, we’re working just as hard to help the United Nations solve our greatest global challenges. Here are some highlights of what we’ve been reading. What about you? Let us know below.
October 4, 2012
In Case You Missed It
Welcome to the first September edition of In Case You Missed It. Between the start of the school year, the return of football and getting through the daily to-do list, it can be a busy time of year. Here’s a quick rundown of news you may have missed.
September 14, 2012
In Case You Missed It
Welcome to the first September edition of In Case You Missed It. Between the start of the school year, the return of football and getting through the daily to-do list, it can be a busy time of year. Here’s a quick rundown of news you may have missed.
September 7, 2012
In Case You Missed It
If you’re like me, you’re trying to enjoy every last minute of summer. That’s why we’re bringing you In Case You Missed It – a quick recap of recent news on the United Nations Foundation and the issues we care about.
August 31, 2012
In Case You Missed It
Busy enjoying summer? Looking for a quick read of what’s happening at the United Nations Foundation? We’re here to help. Welcome to this week’s installment of In Case You Missed It, a round-up of news on the UN Foundation and the issues we care about.
August 24, 2012
In Case You Missed It
We’re at the end of another busy and exciting week here at the United Nations Foundation. To get you up to speed on the latest happenings, here is this week’s installment of In Case You Missed It, a round-up of news on the UN Foundation and the issues we care about.
August 17, 2012
In Case You Missed It
Taking a break from Olympics coverage to plug back into the news? We’ve got just the thing for you. Welcome to In Case You Missed It, a round-up of news on the United Nations Foundation and the issues we care about. Here’s what has been happening this week:
August 11, 2012
