Francesca Drumm
About Francesca Drumm
Francesca Drumm serves as a UN Relations and Global Policy Intern at the United Nations Foundation, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and has extensive experience in youth advocacy and international policy.
Work at United Nations Foundation
Francesca Drumm currently serves as a UN Relations and Global Policy Intern at the United Nations Foundation in New York, New York. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she supports research and drafts background documents and meeting briefs for the organization. She is responsible for tracking key developments in various UN bodies, including the Security Council and General Assembly. Additionally, she assists with the preparation, execution, and follow-up of both internal and external webinars and meetings.
Education and Expertise
Francesca Drumm holds a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, where she studied at the Walsh School of Foreign Service from 2017 to 2021. Prior to this, she studied at Sciences Po in Paris, focusing on French Language and French Politics for 11 months in 2018. She also completed A Levels at Victoria College Belfast, where she studied French, Government and Politics, and Religious Studies from 2011 to 2017.
Background
Francesca Drumm has a diverse background in international relations and youth activism. She began her career as an intern at the House of Commons in 2016 and later served as a Member of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament from 2016 to 2017. Her experience includes various roles in organizations focused on gender equality, youth engagement, and global policy, including positions at UN Women, OWN IT Summit, and the Embassy of Ireland USA.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Francesca Drumm has contributed to multiple initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality and youth participation in global discussions. She worked as a National Gender Youth Activist for UN Women during the Generation Equality Forum and has held leadership roles at the OWN IT Summit as both Director of Speakers and Deputy Director of Philanthropy. Her involvement with G(irls)20 as a United Kingdom Delegate and Global Ambassador highlights her commitment to empowering young women.