Senior Director, Partnerships & Special Initiatives, United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA)
Mr. Troy G. Wolfe is the Senior Director, Partnerships & Special Initiatives at the United Nations Foundation. In this role, he creates partnerships that raise awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals while engaging civil society in calls for advocacy.
His service to the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) spans nine years and includes the management of grants, K-12 programming, partnerships, and philanthropic initiatives that leverage the vast resources of the United Nations Foundation to bring about innovative public programs and events.
Mr. Wolfe works closely with the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, UN Agencies, local government, and supports the more than 200 chapters of United Nations Associations with implementing quality programs that inform the public on Agenda 2030 and provide pathways for civic engagement. Under his leadership, he also plans and hosts bi-partisan Congressional Learning Trips for members of the House and Senate and leads UNA-USA efforts to form strategic partnerships that advance US-UN relations.
Mr. Wolfe has extensive knowledge of international development and has completed volunteer assignments with the United States Peace Corps (Suriname) and Operation Crossroads Africa (Lesotho). His portfolio also includes the oversight of partnerships and projects in the Middle East and Turkey.
Mr. Wolfe holds an M.A. in Instructional Technology and Media from Teachers College, Columbia University, NY and a B.A. in English with a minor in Education from Lincoln University, PA. He is a member of Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education and the New Jersey Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America.