Micah Spangler
About Micah Spangler
Micah Spangler serves as the Senior Director of Advocacy and External Relations at the United Nations Foundation, a position he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in advocacy and legislative affairs, having worked in various roles at the United Nations Foundation and previously at the United Nations.
Current Role at United Nations Foundation
Micah Spangler serves as the Senior Director of Advocacy and External Relations at the United Nations Foundation. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the organization's advocacy efforts and external relations strategies. His role focuses on enhancing the Foundation's outreach and engagement with various stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, and the private sector.
Previous Experience at United Nations
Prior to his current role, Micah Spangler worked at the United Nations as the Deputy Director for five months in 2022, based in Washington, DC. This position involved supporting the UN's initiatives and operations in the region. His experience at the UN provided him with insights into international relations and policy-making.
Career at United Nations Foundation
Micah Spangler has an extensive history with the United Nations Foundation, where he has held multiple positions. He was the Director of Advocacy and Humanitarian Affairs from 2018 to 2024, and prior to that, he served as the Director of Advocacy for six months in 2018. Additionally, he worked as the Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs from 2013 to 2018. His roles have focused on advocacy, humanitarian issues, and legislative affairs.
Educational Background
Micah Spangler has a solid educational foundation in political science and government. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from Roosevelt University from 2002 to 2007. He then pursued a Master of Arts in Government at The Johns Hopkins University from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he studied Mandarin Chinese at National Taiwan University, obtaining a certificate in 2011. He also completed the Georgetown Leadership Seminar at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service.
Previous Roles in Government Relations
Before his tenure at the United Nations Foundation, Micah Spangler worked in various roles related to government relations. He served as the Government Relations Manager at Bostrom from 2007 to 2011. He also held the position of Field Director for Romney for President in 2012 for nine months. These roles contributed to his expertise in advocacy and legislative affairs.