Farah Eck, C.C.P.
About Farah Eck, C.C.P.
Farah Eck, C.C.P., serves as the Senior Director of Programs and Policies at the United Nations Association of the USA, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in international relations and program management, she has held various roles across multiple organizations and has lived in over 31 countries.
Work at United Nations Foundation
Farah Eck serves as the Senior Director of Programs and Policies at the United Nations Association of the USA, a role she has held since 2020. In this position, she has managed significant initiatives, including the U.S. contributions to the UN's UN75 report, which involved consultations and surveys during the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations. She also hosted notable figures such as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Special Presidential Envoy John Kerry during the 2022 UNA-USA Global Engagement Summit, marking the U.S. rejoining the Paris Agreement.
Education and Expertise
Farah Eck has a strong educational background in international relations and communications. She earned a Master of Arts in International Relations with a focus on Conflict Resolution from the American Public University System, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she holds a Master of Arts in Communications from the University of Illinois Springfield, achieved between 2003 and 2005, and a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from Bradley University, where she studied from 2000 to 2003. Eck also attended The Wharton School for further studies.
Background
Farah Eck has extensive professional experience, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. Prior to her current position, she was the Associate Director of International Alumni Relations at the University of Chicago from 2013 to 2015. She also served as the Membership Development Division Manager at Lions Clubs International from 2017 to 2020 and as the Alumni & Volunteer Relations Director for the YALI Regional Leadership Center in East Africa at Deloitte from 2015 to 2017. Eck has lived and worked in over 31 countries, enhancing her intercultural understanding.
Achievements
In her role at the United Nations Association of the USA, Farah Eck has implemented a member-centric approach, which included a significant data conversion to Salesforce. She facilitated the connection between Cynthia Yue, the 10th UNA-USA Youth Observer, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield. Additionally, Eck is actively involved in community service as a Girl Scout troop leader, supporting girls' empowerment initiatives in the DMV area.