MY SERVICES

Speech Writing & Speaker Coaching

My expertise in speech writing and public speaking ignited in middle school through Model United Nations, where I first discovered a passion for crafting persuasive national position papers and delivering them with clarity and conviction. 

This passion grew through high school as I took on leadership roles in Youth and Government—writing and delivering high-impact speeches, running successful campaigns for top positions, and mentoring peers to elevate their own public speaking.

These early experiences laid a strong foundation that ultimately led me to the global stage—participating in official UN interventions and high-level international forums. There, I not only gave talks on pressing global issues but also collaborated with peers to shape and strengthen their messages on the world stage to drive enduring change. 

Most recently, I have worked on youth statements addressing the gendered impacts of nuclear weapons and supported testimony development for youth in affected communities. My work is grounded in a deep belief in the power of strategic communication—and a commitment to helping others speak with purpose, accuracy, and confidence on the topic that matter.

In collaboration with the Mission of Kiribati, I worked to edit and prep Oemwa’s statement on Articles 6 & 7 of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. At the 2nd Meeting of States Parties, she shared her personal experience with the nuclear legacy and her perspectives on nuclear justice

Oemwa Johnson

I had the honor of co-authoring Yulianna’s civil society statement for the Gender Focal Point at the Third Meeting of States Parties to the TPNW, addressing how nuclear weapons have inflicted lasting harm on women—through radiation exposure, generational health consequences, and systemic marginalization. It was crucial to emphasize one truth: women and young people aren't just 'tomorrow's leaders'—we are stepping up and speaking out today. 

Yulianna Acuña

Consultation and Advising

As an advisor and consultant for the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (NAPF) and its youth initiative, Reverse the Trend (RTT), I have dedicated my work to advancing nuclear disarmament and amplifying youth voices on the international stage. Since 2023, I have worked closely with United Nations bodies and global stakeholders to shape policies, lead advocacy efforts, and foster strategic youth engagement.

At the UN’s Third Meeting of States Parties (3MSP), I authored official interventions that combined rigorous research with compelling delivery techniques to ensure they resonated with international audiences. I had the honor of chairing the “Gender and Nuclear Weapons” panel, where I facilitated discussions among senators, ambassadors, and NGO leaders on the intersection of gender and disarmament. My leadership also extended to directing the NAPF youth delegation to the 3MSP, resulting in a 50% increase in youth participation—a reflection of my commitment to inclusive diplomacy.

Previously, I addressed the plenary as the ICAN Youth Speaker during the Second Meeting of States Parties and campaigned successfully within the UN General Assembly’s First Committee for the passage of Resolution 99, which addresses the legacy of nuclear weapons and provides assistance to affected communities. My advocacy continued in Geneva, where I spoke on the humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons during the NPT Preparatory Committee. There, I was able to conduct governmental liaising in which ambassadors and representatives would engage with our youth delegation on the relationship between the NPT and the TPNW.

Beyond advocacy, I’ve worked to strengthen the internal operations and outreach capabilities of RTT. I authored the organization’s comprehensive handbook, covering everything from structure and communications to branding, grant writing, and social media. My efforts have helped professionalize and expand RTT’s reach while supporting youth-led activism across the globe.

This work reflects my belief in the power of youth to drive systemic change and in the importance of shaping a safer, more just world through principled international engagement.

  • Cover of the handbook I wrote for Reverse the Trend’s organizational operations

  • Framework for gender initiatives I spearheaded at the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation & Reverse the Trend

  • Government briefing Jason Robinson, Deputy Permanent Representative of Ireland to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva

  • Delegation meeting with Kazakh Ambassador, Akan Rakhmetullin, the president of the NPT Preparatory Committee in Geneva, 2024.

  • UNGA First Committee’s voting results on the resolution I lobbied for, item 99 on Addressing the Legacy of Nuclear Weapons: Providing Victim Assistance and Environmental Remediation (PASSED)

Creative Branding & Marketing

Through creative approaches to activism, I have integrated my skills — spanning grant writing, graphic design, social media strategy, website design, and podcast editing — to support and elevate social justice and peace movements.

My approach blends storytelling, advocacy, and design to create accessible, engaging platforms that foster awareness, connection, and change.

Through strategic social media campaigns, I’ve driven both fundraising and awareness efforts, including real-time reporting from the United Nations General Assembly’s First Committee, ensuring youth voices and disarmament advocacy reached broader audiences.

My work in website and graphic design has focused on archiving the work of our youth delegation at the United Nations, preserving our contributions and insights in a dynamic, user-friendly format.

I’ve also curated art exhibitions that center youth from communities directly impacted by nuclear testing and use, honoring their creativity and resilience while encouraging dialogue around disarmament.

Additionally, I produce and edit a podcast — The Power of One — that explores diverse perspectives within the foster care system, using audio storytelling as a tool for education and empathy.

Across all of these platforms, my work is deeply collaborative and intentionally intersectional, reflecting a commitment to justice through both message and method. This multifaceted skill set allows me to move fluidly between technical execution and strategic vision, supporting movements with creative tools that uplift community narratives and drive systemic change.

  • Hope For A Better Tomorrow: Reflections on the Twin Existential Threats at the NPT Preparatory Committee in Geneva, 2024

  • Myself and Andrew Davis, acclaimed director of The Fugitive, Under Siege, and Holes, speaking about how art transcends the limitations of language, conveying messages with a depth and impact that words alone cannot achieve.

  • Logo I designed for the Power of One Podcast

  • In collaboration with the Mission of Kiribati, we helped to bring 5 young women from Kiritimati, Kiribati, the site of US and UK’s nuclear tests, to the Second Meeting of States Parties — here they are posing in front of the art made by kids in their community.

  • UN General Assembly station where I would report governmental positions live via social media